Hama 17 Grey
Hama 17 Grey (#838f98 on screen) is a medium gray 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal S159 Oslo Gray (ΔE 4.1), Perler Grey (ΔE 4.4), Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 11.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark (ΔE 6.2).
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Hama 17 Grey
#838f98 · RGB 131, 143, 152
Closest to Hama 17 in other brands
- DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark ΔE 6.2 similar
- Anchor 920 Denim Light ΔE 5.2 close
- Madeira 1710 Dusty Blue Light ΔE 7.1 similar
- Perler Grey ΔE 4.4 close
- Artkal S S159 Oslo Gray ΔE 4.1 close
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 11.7 loose
Hama 17 Grey at a glance
| Hama code | 17 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Grey |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #838f98 |
| RGB | 131, 143, 152 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 58.7, a* -2.4, b* -6.2 |
| HSL | 206°, 9 %, 55 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 58.7 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 2.8:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 5.6:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 17 Grey in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 17 Grey. The closest is Artkal S159 Oslo Gray (ΔE 4.1, close), 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 Grey | 4.4 | close | #909497 |
| Perler Pewter | 9.0 | similar | #94a19d |
| Perler Mist | 10.9 | loose | #93b0bd |
| Artkal S159 Oslo Gray | 4.1 | close | #82878b |
| Artkal S07 Gray | 6.0 | similar | #959698 |
| Artkal S43 Dark Gray | 9.8 | similar | #70757b |
| Nabbi N08 Ash | 11.7 | loose | #8d8b7f |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 15.9 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 17 Grey
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 414 maps to Hama 17 Grey with ΔE 6.2, a similar shade; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark | 6.2 | similar | #8c8c8c |
| DMC 169 Pewter Light | 7.0 | similar | #848484 |
| Anchor 920 Denim Light | 5.2 | close | #728d9e |
| Anchor 850 Blue Mist Medium | 5.7 | close | #7a8b8c |
| Madeira 1710 Dusty Blue Light | 7.1 | similar | #92a4b3 |
Hama shades near Hama 17 Grey
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Hama 17 Grey
Hama grays at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Grey, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 70 Light Grey (#a5b3c0), L* 72 against 59.
- Lighter: Hama 77 Cloudy White (#ced1c8), L* 83 against 59.
- Lighter: Hama 19 Clear (#d8d2ce), L* 85 against 59.
- Darker: Hama 109 Cloudy Grey (#8a847f), L* 56 against 59.
- Darker: Hama 117 Taupe Grey (#777169), L* 48 against 59.
- Darker: Hama 71 Dark Grey (#445059), L* 33 against 59.
Using Hama 17 Grey in a design
Against Hama 18 Black the contrast is 5.6:1 (a clear edge) and against Hama 01 White 2.8:1, so Grey pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 109 Cloudy Grey, is ΔE 10.4 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Grey for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S159, ΔE 4.1) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N08, ΔE 11.7). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 17 Grey
Hama 17 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 17 Grey (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 17 Grey?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Grey (#909497), ΔE 4.4: a close match. Next are Perler Pewter (ΔE 9.0) and Perler Mist (ΔE 10.9).
What hex code is Hama 17 Grey?
Hama 17 Grey is #838f98 on screen: RGB 131, 143, 152, CIELAB L* 58.7, a* -2.4, b* -6.2, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 17 Grey?
DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.2, similar), followed by DMC 169 Pewter Light (ΔE 7.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 920 Denim Light (ΔE 5.2).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 17 Grey?
Artkal: Artkal S159 Oslo Gray (ΔE 4.1, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 11.7, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 70 Light Grey #a5b3c0
- Hama 77 Cloudy White #ced1c8
- Hama 109 Cloudy Grey #8a847f
- Hama 117 Taupe Grey #777169
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue #8aafc2
- Hama 31 Turquoise #489ab9
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Grey Perler, ΔE 4.4
- Artkal S159 Oslo Gray Artkal, ΔE 4.1
- Nabbi N08 Ash Nabbi, ΔE 11.7