Hama 117 Taupe Grey
On screen, Hama 117 Taupe Grey is #777169: a medium gray. Nearest beads: Artkal S43 Dark Gray (ΔE 8.8), Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 10.1), Perler Dark Grey (ΔE 11.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 645 Beaver Gray Very Dark (ΔE 4.7).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 117 Taupe Grey
#777169 · RGB 119, 113, 105
Closest to Hama 117 in other brands
- DMC 645 Beaver Gray Very Dark ΔE 4.7 close
- Anchor 8581 Stone Gray ΔE 5.4 close
- Madeira 1812 Beaver Gray Medium ΔE 4.1 close
- Perler Dark Grey ΔE 11.6 loose
- Artkal S S43 Dark Gray ΔE 8.8 similar
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 10.1 loose
Hama 117 Taupe Grey at a glance
| Hama code | 117 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Taupe Grey |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #777169 |
| RGB | 119, 113, 105 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 47.9, a* 0.8, b* 5.3 |
| HSL | 34°, 6 %, 44 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 47.9 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 4.0:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 3.8:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 117 Taupe Grey in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 117 Taupe Grey. The closest is Artkal S43 Dark Gray (ΔE 8.8, similar), so expect a visible step if you mix brands in one area. Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Dark Grey | 11.6 | loose | #585c61 |
| Perler Stone | 12.6 | loose | #988c8c |
| Perler Charcoal | 13.3 | loose | #4f595a |
| Artkal S43 Dark Gray | 8.8 | similar | #70757b |
| Artkal S42 Silver | 9.7 | similar | #676b73 |
| Artkal S63 Metallic Gold | 10.2 | loose | #696046 |
| Nabbi N08 Ash | 10.1 | loose | #8d8b7f |
| Nabbi N27 Chocolate | 14.5 | loose | #875f52 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 117 Taupe Grey
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 645, Hama 117 Taupe Grey is a close match (ΔE 4.7).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 645 Beaver Gray Very Dark | 4.7 | close | #6e655c |
| DMC 317 Pewter Gray | 5.3 | close | #6c6c6c |
| Anchor 8581 Stone Gray | 5.4 | close | #79725e |
| Anchor 1040 Pewter Medium | 7.4 | similar | #888170 |
| Madeira 1812 Beaver Gray Medium | 4.1 | close | #7b7362 |
Hama shades near Hama 117 Taupe Grey
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Hama 117 Taupe Grey
Hama grays at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Taupe Grey, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 109 Cloudy Grey (#8a847f), L* 56 against 48.
- Lighter: Hama 17 Grey (#838f98), L* 59 against 48.
- Lighter: Hama 70 Light Grey (#a5b3c0), L* 72 against 48.
- Darker: Hama 71 Dark Grey (#445059), L* 33 against 48.
- Darker: Hama 62 Silver (#48474a), L* 30 against 48.
- Darker: Hama 63 Bronze (#42312f), L* 22 against 48.
Using Hama 117 Taupe Grey in a design
Next to Hama 01 White it has a contrast ratio of 4.0:1, a visible but soft edge, and 3.8:1 next to Hama 18 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it reads as a quieter accent.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 109 Cloudy Grey, is ΔE 7.7 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Taupe Grey for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S43, ΔE 8.8) and Perler the furthest (Perler Dark Grey, ΔE 11.6). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 117 Taupe Grey
Hama 117 Taupe Grey belongs to Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm). It fits a 5 mm Midi pegboard (29 × 29 pegs), and because Perler, Artkal S or Nabbi beads are 5 mm too, it can share a board with them.
There is also a mini version, Hama Mini 117 Taupe Grey (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 117 Taupe Grey?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Dark Grey (#585c61), ΔE 11.6: a loose stand-in. Next are Perler Stone (ΔE 12.6) and Perler Charcoal (ΔE 13.3).
What hex code is Hama 117 Taupe Grey?
Hama 117 Taupe Grey is #777169 on screen: RGB 119, 113, 105, CIELAB L* 47.9, a* 0.8, b* 5.3, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 117 Taupe Grey?
DMC 645 Beaver Gray Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.7, close), followed by DMC 317 Pewter Gray (ΔE 5.3). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 8581 Stone Gray (ΔE 5.4).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 117 Taupe Grey?
Artkal: Artkal S43 Dark Gray (ΔE 8.8, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 10.1, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 109 Cloudy Grey #8a847f
- Hama 17 Grey #838f98
- Hama 71 Dark Grey #445059
- Hama 62 Silver #48474a
- Hama 25 Translucent Brown #87593d
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Dark Grey Perler, ΔE 11.6
- Artkal S43 Dark Gray Artkal, ΔE 8.8
- Nabbi N08 Ash Nabbi, ΔE 10.1
- DMC 645 Beaver Gray Very Dark DMC thread, ΔE 4.7
- Anchor 8581 Stone Gray Anchor thread, ΔE 5.4