Hama 38 Neon Orange
Hama 38 Neon Orange (#fd8600 on screen) is a medium, vivid orange 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal S39 Yellow Orange (ΔE 5.4), Nabbi N29 Gold (ΔE 6.0), Perler Orange (ΔE 7.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 740 Tangerine (ΔE 1.5).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 38 Neon Orange
#fd8600 · RGB 253, 134, 0
Closest to Hama 38 in other brands
- DMC 740 Tangerine ΔE 1.5 very close
- Anchor 314 Tangerine Medium Light ΔE 1.8 very close
- Madeira 114 Yellow Dark ΔE 3.9 close
- Perler Orange ΔE 7.0 similar
- Artkal S S39 Yellow Orange ΔE 5.4 close
- Nabbi N29 Gold ΔE 6.0 close
Hama 38 Neon Orange at a glance
| Hama code | 38 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Neon Orange |
| Color family | Orange |
| Hex (screen) | #fd8600 |
| RGB | 253, 134, 0 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 68.0, a* 39.1, b* 74.4 |
| HSL | 32°, 100 %, 50 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 68.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 2.0:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 7.6:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 38 Neon Orange in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 38 Neon Orange. The closest is Artkal S39 Yellow Orange (ΔE 5.4, 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 Orange | 7.0 | similar | #eb7b31 |
| Perler Honey | 7.7 | similar | #da8c2c |
| Perler Apricot | 10.0 | similar | #f5a168 |
| Artkal S39 Yellow Orange | 5.4 | close | #e68739 |
| Artkal SN1 Neon Orange | 5.9 | close | #ff7405 |
| Artkal S97 Papaya | 8.1 | similar | #dc772b |
| Nabbi N29 Gold | 6.0 | close | #ee9527 |
| Nabbi N13 Orange | 12.7 | loose | #f3601b |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 38 Neon Orange
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 740, Hama 38 Neon Orange is a very close match (ΔE 1.5).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 740 Tangerine | 1.5 | very close | #ff8b00 |
| DMC 970 Pumpkin Light | 2.0 | very close | #f78b13 |
| Anchor 314 Tangerine Medium Light | 1.8 | very close | #f58916 |
| Anchor 1002 Antique Gold Light | 3.6 | close | #ed8b1d |
| Madeira 114 Yellow Dark | 3.9 | close | #f58834 |
Hama shades near Hama 38 Neon Orange
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker oranges next to Hama 38 Neon Orange
Hama oranges at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Neon Orange, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 105 Light Apricot (#ffac78), L* 77 against 68.
- Darker: Hama 79 Apricot (#f87633), L* 64 against 68.
- Darker: Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange (#fe630b), L* 62 against 68.
- Darker: Hama 21 Light Brown (#be6c21), L* 54 against 68.
Using Hama 38 Neon Orange in a design
Next to Hama 18 Black it has a contrast ratio of 7.6:1, a strong edge, against 2.0:1 next to Hama 01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 60 Teddybear Brown, is ΔE 7.1 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Neon Orange for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S39, ΔE 5.4) and Perler the furthest (Perler Orange, ΔE 7.0). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
The name says neon: that finish changes how the bead reads in light, and a hex value cannot capture it. Treat the swatch as the base color only.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 38 Neon Orange
Hama 38 Neon Orange 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 38 Neon Orange (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 38 Neon Orange?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Orange (#eb7b31), ΔE 7.0: a similar shade. Next are Perler Honey (ΔE 7.7) and Perler Apricot (ΔE 10.0).
What hex code is Hama 38 Neon Orange?
Hama 38 Neon Orange is #fd8600 on screen: RGB 253, 134, 0, CIELAB L* 68.0, a* 39.1, b* 74.4, in the orange family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 38 Neon Orange?
DMC 740 Tangerine is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 1.5, very close), followed by DMC 970 Pumpkin Light (ΔE 2.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 314 Tangerine Medium Light (ΔE 1.8).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 38 Neon Orange?
Artkal: Artkal S39 Yellow Orange (ΔE 5.4, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N29 Gold (ΔE 6.0, close).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 60 Teddybear Brown #f0981e
- Hama 105 Light Apricot #ffac78
- Hama 61 Gold #d99350
- Hama 79 Apricot #f87633
- Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange #fe630b
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Orange Perler, ΔE 7.0
- Artkal S39 Yellow Orange Artkal, ΔE 5.4
- Nabbi N29 Gold Nabbi, ΔE 6.0