Hama 48 Pastel Pink
On screen, Hama 48 Pastel Pink is #d67ad1: a medium, vivid purple. Nearest beads: Artkal SE10 Wild Berry (ΔE 1.2), Perler Fuchsia (ΔE 8.1), Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 13.3). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 209 Lavender Dark (ΔE 11.5).
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Hama 48 Pastel Pink
#d67ad1 · RGB 214, 122, 209
Closest to Hama 48 in other brands
- DMC 209 Lavender Dark ΔE 11.5 loose
- Anchor 86 Orchid Medium Light ΔE 7.6 similar
- Madeira 711 Violet Light ΔE 6.9 similar
- Perler Fuchsia ΔE 8.1 similar
- Artkal S SE10 Wild Berry ΔE 1.2 very close
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 13.3 loose
Hama 48 Pastel Pink at a glance
| Hama code | 48 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Pastel Pink |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #d67ad1 |
| RGB | 214, 122, 209 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 64.0, a* 48.2, b* -29.8 |
| HSL | 303°, 53 %, 66 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 64.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 2.3:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 6.7:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 48 Pastel Pink in other bead brands
Artkal has a bead within ΔE 3 of Hama 48 Pastel Pink, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Artkal SE10 Wild Berry (ΔE 1.2). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Fuchsia | 8.1 | similar | #cb59b9 |
| Perler Twilight Plum | 8.3 | similar | #c685b1 |
| Perler Cotton Candy | 10.8 | loose | #f479b0 |
| Artkal SE10 Wild Berry | 1.2 | very close | #d977cd |
| Artkal S128 Light Grape | 4.9 | close | #d38ed4 |
| Artkal S06 Raspberry Pink | 8.7 | similar | #ef67b2 |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 13.3 | loose | #b6a0db |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 14.3 | loose | #ee6a97 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 48 Pastel Pink
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 209, Hama 48 Pastel Pink is a loose stand-in (ΔE 11.5).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 209 Lavender Dark | 11.5 | loose | #a37ba7 |
| DMC 3608 Plum Very Light | 12.1 | loose | #ea9cc4 |
| Anchor 86 Orchid Medium Light | 7.6 | similar | #dd78b1 |
| Anchor 97 Violet Medium Light | 9.2 | similar | #b66aa6 |
| Madeira 711 Violet Light | 6.9 | similar | #b379b9 |
Hama shades near Hama 48 Pastel Pink
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Hama 48 Pastel Pink
No Hama purple is clearly lighter than Hama 48 Pastel Pink (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Hama 45 Pastel Purple (#8e69cd), L* 52 against 64.
- Darker: Hama 24 Translucent Purple (#683e9a), L* 35 against 64.
- Darker: Hama 07 Purple (#712297), L* 32 against 64.
Using Hama 48 Pastel Pink in a design
Next to Hama 18 Black it has a contrast ratio of 6.7:1, a clear edge, against 2.3:1 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 96 Pastel Lilac, is ΔE 13.4 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Pastel Pink for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal SE10, ΔE 1.2) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N24, ΔE 13.3). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 48 Pastel Pink
Hama 48 Pastel Pink 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 48 Pastel Pink (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 48 Pastel Pink?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Fuchsia (#cb59b9), ΔE 8.1: a similar shade. Next are Perler Twilight Plum (ΔE 8.3) and Perler Cotton Candy (ΔE 10.8).
What hex code is Hama 48 Pastel Pink?
Hama 48 Pastel Pink is #d67ad1 on screen: RGB 214, 122, 209, CIELAB L* 64.0, a* 48.2, b* -29.8, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 48 Pastel Pink?
DMC 209 Lavender Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 11.5, loose), followed by DMC 3608 Plum Very Light (ΔE 12.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 86 Orchid Medium Light (ΔE 7.6).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 48 Pastel Pink?
Artkal: Artkal SE10 Wild Berry (ΔE 1.2, very close). Nabbi: Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 13.3, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 45 Pastel Purple #8e69cd
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple #683e9a
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac #b491ad
- Hama 06 Pink #ea8aa5
- Hama 72 Translucent Pink #f097b0
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Fuchsia Perler, ΔE 8.1
- Artkal SE10 Wild Berry Artkal, ΔE 1.2
- Nabbi N24 Lavender Nabbi, ΔE 13.3
- Anchor 86 Orchid Medium Light Anchor thread, ΔE 7.6