Hama 29 Claret
Hama 29 Claret is a dark, vivid red fuse bead, #bf0142 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S58 Paprika (ΔE 4.0), Perler Red (ΔE 6.4), Nabbi N19 Red (ΔE 11.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3831 Raspberry Dark (ΔE 3.4).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 29 Claret
#bf0142 · RGB 191, 1, 66
Closest to Hama 29 in other brands
- DMC 3831 Raspberry Dark ΔE 3.4 close
- Anchor 42 Carmine Rose Medium ΔE 2.1 very close
- Madeira 507 Red ΔE 1.8 very close
- Perler Red ΔE 6.4 similar
- Artkal S S58 Paprika ΔE 4.0 close
- Nabbi N19 Red ΔE 11.2 loose
Hama 29 Claret at a glance
| Hama code | 29 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Claret |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #bf0142 |
| RGB | 191, 1, 66 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 40.4, a* 66.1, b* 20.4 |
| HSL | 339°, 99 %, 38 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 40.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 5.3:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 2.9:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 29 Claret in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 29 Claret. The closest is Artkal S58 Paprika (ΔE 4.0, 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 Red | 6.4 | similar | #b0353c |
| Perler Cherry | 6.5 | similar | #9d2b3a |
| Perler Fruit Punch | 8.7 | similar | #ca3b65 |
| Artkal S58 Paprika | 4.0 | close | #b11836 |
| Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red | 6.2 | similar | #9d1a38 |
| Artkal S38 Burgundy | 7.3 | similar | #a3134a |
| Nabbi N19 Red | 11.2 | loose | #df2638 |
| Nabbi N04 Maroon | 12.4 | loose | #813547 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 29 Claret
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3831, Hama 29 Claret is a close match (ΔE 3.4).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3831 Raspberry Dark | 3.4 | close | #b32f48 |
| DMC 326 Rose Very Dark | 5.2 | close | #b33b4b |
| Anchor 42 Carmine Rose Medium | 2.1 | very close | #b40a3e |
| Anchor 59 China Rose | 5.9 | close | #a80646 |
| Madeira 507 Red | 1.8 | very close | #b8003c |
Hama shades near Hama 29 Claret
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Hama 29 Claret
Hama reds at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Claret, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 04 Orange (#d14803), L* 50 against 40.
- Lighter: Hama 35 Neon Red (#ff2833), L* 55 against 40.
- Lighter: Hama 32 Neon Fuchsia (#ff208d), L* 56 against 40.
- Darker: Hama 114 Cherry Red (#9a2c31), L* 36 against 40.
- Darker: Hama 82 Plum (#91175a), L* 33 against 40.
- Darker: Hama 22 Dark Red (#91020a), L* 30 against 40.
Using Hama 29 Claret in a design
Next to Hama 01 White it has a contrast ratio of 5.3:1, a clear edge, and 2.9:1 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 13 Transparent Red, is ΔE 6.4 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Claret for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S58, ΔE 4.0) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N19, ΔE 11.2). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 29 Claret
Hama 29 Claret 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 29 Claret (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 29 Claret?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Red (#b0353c), ΔE 6.4: a similar shade. Next are Perler Cherry (ΔE 6.5) and Perler Fruit Punch (ΔE 8.7).
What hex code is Hama 29 Claret?
Hama 29 Claret is #bf0142 on screen: RGB 191, 1, 66, CIELAB L* 40.4, a* 66.1, b* 20.4, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 29 Claret?
DMC 3831 Raspberry Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.4, close), followed by DMC 326 Rose Very Dark (ΔE 5.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 42 Carmine Rose Medium (ΔE 2.1).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 29 Claret?
Artkal: Artkal S58 Paprika (ΔE 4.0, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N19 Red (ΔE 11.2, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 13 Transparent Red #c02435
- Hama 33 Cerise #ff3956
- Hama 05 Red #b4060e
- Hama 114 Cherry Red #9a2c31
- Hama 82 Plum #91175a
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Red Perler, ΔE 6.4
- Artkal S58 Paprika Artkal, ΔE 4.0
- Nabbi N19 Red Nabbi, ΔE 11.2