Hama 73 Translucent Aqua
Hama 73 Translucent Aqua is a light, rich blue fuse bead, #59aef5 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue (ΔE 4.1), Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 5.9), Perler Pastel Blue (ΔE 6.8). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium (ΔE 7.8).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 73 Translucent Aqua
#59aef5 · RGB 89, 174, 245
Closest to Hama 73 in other brands
- DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium ΔE 7.8 similar
- Anchor 1090 Electric Blue ΔE 3.6 close
- Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium ΔE 9.5 similar
- Perler Pastel Blue ΔE 6.8 similar
- Artkal S S98 Himalaya Blue ΔE 4.1 close
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 5.9 close
Hama 73 Translucent Aqua at a glance
| Hama code | 73 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Translucent Aqua |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #59aef5 |
| RGB | 89, 174, 245 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 68.7, a* -4.4, b* -43.0 |
| HSL | 207°, 89 %, 65 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 68.7 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 2.0:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 7.8:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 73 Translucent Aqua in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 73 Translucent Aqua. The closest is Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue (ΔE 4.1, 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 Blue | 6.8 | similar | #4a9ccf |
| Perler Blueberry Creme | 8.3 | similar | #85a8e3 |
| Perler Light Blue | 11.4 | loose | #278cc9 |
| Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue | 4.1 | close | #6aaedb |
| Artkal S53 Turquoise | 4.3 | close | #55a4d9 |
| Artkal S101 Electric Blue | 7.1 | similar | #00a7e3 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 5.9 | close | #71a3e6 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 11.6 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 73 Translucent Aqua
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 334, Hama 73 Translucent Aqua is a similar shade (ΔE 7.8).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium | 7.8 | similar | #739fc1 |
| DMC 826 Blue Medium | 8.2 | similar | #6b9ebf |
| Anchor 1090 Electric Blue | 3.6 | close | #3ea9ea |
| Anchor 140 Copen Blue Light | 7.6 | similar | #7fa5c8 |
| Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium | 9.5 | similar | #0093d7 |
Hama shades near Hama 73 Translucent Aqua
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Hama 73 Translucent Aqua
Hama blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Translucent Aqua, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 106 Light Lavender (#ccc5ed), L* 81 against 69.
- Lighter: Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (#c4d0e3), L* 83 against 69.
- Darker: Hama 49 Azure (#0facd1), L* 65 against 69.
- Darker: Hama 31 Turquoise (#489ab9), L* 60 against 69.
- Darker: Hama 107 Lavender (#6a87c1), L* 56 against 69.
Using Hama 73 Translucent Aqua in a design
Next to Hama 18 Black it has a contrast ratio of 7.8:1, 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 46 Pastel Blue, is ΔE 4.1 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Translucent Aqua for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S98, ΔE 4.1) and Perler the furthest (Perler Pastel Blue, ΔE 6.8). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
The name says translucent: 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 73 Translucent Aqua
Hama 73 Translucent Aqua 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.
The Hama Mini range has no bead of the same number; its closest mini color is Hama Mini 46 Pastel Blue (ΔE 4.1).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 73 Translucent Aqua?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Pastel Blue (#4a9ccf), ΔE 6.8: a similar shade. Next are Perler Blueberry Creme (ΔE 8.3) and Perler Light Blue (ΔE 11.4).
What hex code is Hama 73 Translucent Aqua?
Hama 73 Translucent Aqua is #59aef5 on screen: RGB 89, 174, 245, CIELAB L* 68.7, a* -4.4, b* -43.0, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 73 Translucent Aqua?
DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 7.8, similar), followed by DMC 826 Blue Medium (ΔE 8.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1090 Electric Blue (ΔE 3.6).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 73 Translucent Aqua?
Artkal: Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue (ΔE 4.1, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 5.9, close).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 106 Light Lavender #ccc5ed
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) #c4d0e3
- Hama 46 Pastel Blue #51aee4
- Hama 31 Turquoise #489ab9
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue #8aafc2
- Hama 49 Azure #0facd1
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Pastel Blue Perler, ΔE 6.8
- Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue Artkal, ΔE 4.1
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue Nabbi, ΔE 5.9