Hama 45 Pastel Purple
Hama 45 Pastel Purple (#8e69cd on screen) is a medium, vivid purple 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender (ΔE 5.6), Perler Pastel Lavender (ΔE 8.3), Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 15.5). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light (ΔE 10.6).
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Hama 45 Pastel Purple
#8e69cd · RGB 142, 105, 205
Closest to Hama 45 in other brands
- DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light ΔE 10.6 loose
- Anchor 1030 Thistle Medium Dark ΔE 8.4 similar
- Madeira 803 Lavender Dark ΔE 8.0 similar
- Perler Pastel Lavender ΔE 8.3 similar
- Artkal S S12 Pastel Lavender ΔE 5.6 close
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 15.5 loose
Hama 45 Pastel Purple at a glance
| Hama code | 45 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Pastel Purple |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #8e69cd |
| RGB | 142, 105, 205 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 52.1, a* 35.9, b* -46.7 |
| HSL | 262°, 50 %, 61 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 52.1 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 3.5:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 4.5:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 45 Pastel Purple in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 45 Pastel Purple. The closest is Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender (ΔE 5.6, 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 Pastel Lavender | 8.3 | similar | #937fbf |
| Perler Plum | 12.9 | loose | #a75d9d |
| Perler Fuchsia | 14.2 | loose | #cb59b9 |
| Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender | 5.6 | close | #9165b2 |
| Artkal S60 Lavender | 7.7 | similar | #8a7ec2 |
| Artkal ST6 Transparent Purple | 7.7 | similar | #8477b3 |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 15.5 | loose | #644591 |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 17.3 | loose | #b6a0db |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 45 Pastel Purple
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 30 maps to Hama 45 Pastel Purple with ΔE 10.6, a loose stand-in; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light | 10.6 | loose | #7d77a5 |
| DMC 3746 Blue Violet Dark | 11.4 | loose | #776b98 |
| Anchor 1030 Thistle Medium Dark | 8.4 | similar | #7363a6 |
| Anchor 118 Thistle Medium | 8.6 | similar | #7978b6 |
| Madeira 803 Lavender Dark | 8.0 | similar | #9f6bb1 |
Hama shades near Hama 45 Pastel Purple
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Hama 45 Pastel Purple
Hama purples at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Pastel Purple, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 48 Pastel Pink (#d67ad1), L* 64 against 52.
- Darker: Hama 24 Translucent Purple (#683e9a), L* 35 against 52.
- Darker: Hama 07 Purple (#712297), L* 32 against 52.
- Darker: Hama 108 Aubergine (#2a2536), L* 16 against 52.
Using Hama 45 Pastel Purple in a design
Against Hama 18 Black the contrast is 4.5:1 (a visible but soft edge) and against Hama 01 White 3.5:1, so Pastel Purple pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 74 Translucent Lilac, is ΔE 11.6 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Pastel Purple for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S12, ΔE 5.6) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N11, ΔE 15.5). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 45 Pastel Purple
Hama 45 Pastel Purple 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 45 Pastel Purple (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 45 Pastel Purple?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Pastel Lavender (#937fbf), ΔE 8.3: a similar shade. Next are Perler Plum (ΔE 12.9) and Perler Fuchsia (ΔE 14.2).
What hex code is Hama 45 Pastel Purple?
Hama 45 Pastel Purple is #8e69cd on screen: RGB 142, 105, 205, CIELAB L* 52.1, a* 35.9, b* -46.7, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 45 Pastel Purple?
DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 10.6, loose), followed by DMC 3746 Blue Violet Dark (ΔE 11.4). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1030 Thistle Medium Dark (ΔE 8.4).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 45 Pastel Purple?
Artkal: Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender (ΔE 5.6, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 15.5, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 48 Pastel Pink #d67ad1
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple #683e9a
- Hama 07 Purple #712297
- Hama 74 Translucent Lilac #5b55bd
- Hama 17 Grey #838f98
- Hama 107 Lavender #6a87c1
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Pastel Lavender Perler, ΔE 8.3
- Artkal S12 Pastel Lavender Artkal, ΔE 5.6
- Nabbi N11 Purple Nabbi, ΔE 15.5
- DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light DMC thread, ΔE 10.6