Hama 18 Black
On screen, Hama 18 Black is #141315: a true black. Nearest beads: Artkal S13 Black (ΔE 7.1), Perler Black (ΔE 9.6), Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 13.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 310 Black (ΔE 3.9).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 18 Black
#141315 · RGB 20, 19, 21
Closest to Hama 18 in other brands
- DMC 310 Black ΔE 3.9 close
- Anchor 403 Black ΔE 3.9 close
- Madeira Black ΔE 3.9 close
- Perler Black ΔE 9.6 similar
- Artkal S S13 Black ΔE 7.1 similar
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 13.2 loose
Hama 18 Black at a glance
| Hama code | 18 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Black |
| Color family | Black |
| Hex (screen) | #141315 |
| RGB | 20, 19, 21 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 6.0, a* 0.9, b* -1.1 |
| HSL | 270°, 5 %, 8 % |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 6.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 15.5:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 18 Black in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 18 Black. The closest is Artkal S13 Black (ΔE 7.1, 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 Black | 9.6 | similar | #323234 |
| Perler Cocoa | 11.6 | loose | #392928 |
| Perler Dark Spruce | 14.3 | loose | #14313b |
| Artkal S13 Black | 7.1 | similar | #292a2b |
| Artkal S158 Pepper | 13.6 | loose | #3a3e42 |
| Artkal S69 Mine Shaft | 13.8 | loose | #383e44 |
| Nabbi N01 Black | 13.2 | loose | #3a3d41 |
| Nabbi N02 Dark Brown | 17.9 | loose | #50443b |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 18 Black
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 310, Hama 18 Black is a close match (ΔE 3.9).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 310 Black | 3.9 | close | #000000 |
| DMC 3371 Black Brown | 7.8 | similar | #1e1108 |
| Anchor 403 Black | 3.9 | close | #000000 |
| Anchor 236 Charcoal Gray Dark | 10.2 | loose | #353237 |
| Madeira Black | 3.9 | close | #000000 |
Hama shades near Hama 18 Black
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Using Hama 18 Black in a design
As the darkest plain Hama bead, Hama 18 Black draws the strongest outline the range allows: 15.5:1 against Hama 01 White. Use it for outlines, eyes and deep shadows; on a dark background, outline with a lighter shade instead.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 116 Midnight Blue, is ΔE 10.3 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Black for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S13, ΔE 7.1) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N01, ΔE 13.2). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 18 Black
Hama 18 Black 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 18 Black (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 18 Black?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Black (#323234), ΔE 9.6: a similar shade. Next are Perler Cocoa (ΔE 11.6) and Perler Dark Spruce (ΔE 14.3).
What hex code is Hama 18 Black?
Hama 18 Black is #141315 on screen: RGB 20, 19, 21, CIELAB L* 6.0, a* 0.9, b* -1.1, in the black family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 18 Black?
DMC 310 Black is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.9, close), followed by DMC 3371 Black Brown (ΔE 7.8). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 403 Black (ΔE 3.9).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 18 Black?
Artkal: Artkal S13 Black (ΔE 7.1, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 13.2, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 116 Midnight Blue #222838
- Hama 108 Aubergine #2a2536
- Hama 63 Bronze #42312f
- Hama 12 Brown #3e271a
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Black Perler, ΔE 9.6
- Artkal S13 Black Artkal, ΔE 7.1
- Nabbi N01 Black Nabbi, ΔE 13.2
- DMC 310 Black DMC thread, ΔE 3.9