Hama 20 Reddish Brown
Hama 20 Reddish Brown is a dark, vivid brown fuse bead, #8d2a0f on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S34 Red (ΔE 10.6), Perler Rust (ΔE 11.4), Nabbi N03 Brown Medium (ΔE 16.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3777 Terra Cotta Very Dark (ΔE 4.6).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 20 Reddish Brown
#8d2a0f · RGB 141, 42, 15
Closest to Hama 20 in other brands
- DMC 3777 Terra Cotta Very Dark ΔE 4.6 close
- Anchor 351 Bark Medium Dark ΔE 1.6 very close
- Madeira 407 Salmon Very Dark ΔE 4.8 close
- Perler Rust ΔE 11.4 loose
- Artkal S S34 Red ΔE 10.6 loose
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium ΔE 16.2 loose
Hama 20 Reddish Brown at a glance
| Hama code | 20 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Reddish Brown |
| Color family | Brown |
| Hex (screen) | #8d2a0f |
| RGB | 141, 42, 15 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 32.6, a* 40.6, b* 38.7 |
| HSL | 13°, 81 %, 31 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 32.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 7.1:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 2.2:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 20 Reddish Brown in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 20 Reddish Brown. The closest is Artkal S34 Red (ΔE 10.6, loose), 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 Rust | 11.4 | loose | #995043 |
| Perler Red | 12.7 | loose | #b0353c |
| Perler Cherry | 13.0 | loose | #9d2b3a |
| Artkal S34 Red | 10.6 | loose | #b61927 |
| Artkal S15 Redwood | 11.3 | loose | #9a4541 |
| Artkal S85 Red Wine | 11.9 | loose | #99323a |
| Nabbi N03 Brown Medium | 16.2 | loose | #5a3e36 |
| Nabbi N27 Chocolate | 16.6 | loose | #875f52 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 20 Reddish Brown
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3777, Hama 20 Reddish Brown is a close match (ΔE 4.6).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3777 Terra Cotta Very Dark | 4.6 | close | #863022 |
| DMC 918 Red-Copper Dark | 5.0 | close | #82340a |
| Anchor 351 Bark Medium Dark | 1.6 | very close | #8c2f18 |
| Anchor 341 Terra Cotta Dark | 4.0 | close | #8d2419 |
| Madeira 407 Salmon Very Dark | 4.8 | close | #980000 |
Hama shades near Hama 20 Reddish Brown
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker browns next to Hama 20 Reddish Brown
Hama browns at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Reddish Brown, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 111 Dark Blush (#835854), L* 42 against 33.
- Lighter: Hama 25 Translucent Brown (#87593d), L* 42 against 33.
- Lighter: Hama 76 Nougat (#8a5937), L* 42 against 33.
- Darker: Hama 12 Brown (#3e271a), L* 18 against 33.
Using Hama 20 Reddish Brown in a design
Next to Hama 01 White it has a contrast ratio of 7.1:1, a strong edge, and 2.2:1 next to Hama 18 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 22 Dark Red, is ΔE 5.6 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Reddish Brown for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S34, ΔE 10.6) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N03, ΔE 16.2). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 20 Reddish Brown
Hama 20 Reddish Brown 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 20 Reddish Brown (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 20 Reddish Brown?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Rust (#995043), ΔE 11.4: a loose stand-in. Next are Perler Red (ΔE 12.7) and Perler Cherry (ΔE 13.0).
What hex code is Hama 20 Reddish Brown?
Hama 20 Reddish Brown is #8d2a0f on screen: RGB 141, 42, 15, CIELAB L* 32.6, a* 40.6, b* 38.7, in the brown family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 20 Reddish Brown?
DMC 3777 Terra Cotta Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.6, close), followed by DMC 918 Red-Copper Dark (ΔE 5.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 351 Bark Medium Dark (ΔE 1.6).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 20 Reddish Brown?
Artkal: Artkal S34 Red (ΔE 10.6, loose). Nabbi: Nabbi N03 Brown Medium (ΔE 16.2, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 25 Translucent Brown #87593d
- Hama 76 Nougat #8a5937
- Hama 12 Brown #3e271a
- Hama 22 Dark Red #91020a
- Hama 05 Red #b4060e
- Hama 114 Cherry Red #9a2c31
- Hama 13 Transparent Red #c02435
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Rust Perler, ΔE 11.4
- Artkal S34 Red Artkal, ΔE 10.6
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium Nabbi, ΔE 16.2