Hama 74 Translucent Lilac
Hama 74 Translucent Lilac (#5b55bd on screen) is a dark, vivid blue 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Iris (ΔE 4.9), Artkal S23 Royal Purple (ΔE 5.3), Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 9.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 31 Blueberry (ΔE 8.2).
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Hama 74 Translucent Lilac
#5b55bd · RGB 91, 85, 189
Closest to Hama 74 in other brands
- DMC 31 Blueberry ΔE 8.2 similar
- Anchor 177 Ocean Blue Medium ΔE 6.7 similar
- Madeira 1102 Electric Blue Dark ΔE 8.2 similar
- Perler Iris ΔE 4.9 close
- Artkal S S23 Royal Purple ΔE 5.3 close
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 9.6 similar
Hama 74 Translucent Lilac at a glance
| Hama code | 74 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Translucent Lilac |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #5b55bd |
| RGB | 91, 85, 189 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 41.8, a* 31.0, b* -54.2 |
| HSL | 243°, 44 %, 54 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 41.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 5.1:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 3.1:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 74 Translucent Lilac in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 74 Translucent Lilac. The closest is Perler Iris (ΔE 4.9, 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 Iris | 4.9 | close | #4e56a3 |
| Perler Grape | 8.8 | similar | #503b9c |
| Perler Neon Blue | 9.9 | similar | #406ae1 |
| Artkal S23 Royal Purple | 5.3 | close | #644fa4 |
| Artkal S140 Indigo | 8.4 | similar | #566cbd |
| Artkal S143 Royal Blue | 9.0 | similar | #30429e |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 9.6 | similar | #644591 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 14.1 | loose | #3b75cb |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 74 Translucent Lilac
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 31, Hama 74 Translucent Lilac is a similar shade (ΔE 8.2).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 31 Blueberry | 8.2 | similar | #50518d |
| DMC 3807 Cornflower Blue | 11.7 | loose | #60678c |
| Anchor 177 Ocean Blue Medium | 6.7 | similar | #475299 |
| Anchor 1030 Thistle Medium Dark | 8.5 | similar | #7363a6 |
| Madeira 1102 Electric Blue Dark | 8.2 | similar | #0054d7 |
Hama shades near Hama 74 Translucent Lilac
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Hama 74 Translucent Lilac
Hama blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Translucent Lilac, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 83 Petrol Blue (#037a9f), L* 48 against 42.
- Lighter: Hama 15 Transparent Blue (#487ed5), L* 53 against 42.
- Lighter: Hama 107 Lavender (#6a87c1), L* 56 against 42.
- Darker: Hama 36 Neon Blue (#2353b0), L* 37 against 42.
- Darker: Hama 08 Blue (#0239a3), L* 28 against 42.
- Darker: Hama 116 Midnight Blue (#222838), L* 16 against 42.
Using Hama 74 Translucent Lilac in a design
Next to Hama 01 White it has a contrast ratio of 5.1:1, a clear edge, and 3.1:1 next to Hama 18 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it reads as a quieter accent.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 36 Neon Blue, is ΔE 8.7 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Translucent Lilac for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Iris, ΔE 4.9) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N11, ΔE 9.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
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 74 Translucent Lilac
Hama 74 Translucent Lilac 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 36 Neon Blue (ΔE 8.7).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 74 Translucent Lilac?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Iris (#4e56a3), ΔE 4.9: a close match. Next are Perler Grape (ΔE 8.8) and Perler Neon Blue (ΔE 9.9).
What hex code is Hama 74 Translucent Lilac?
Hama 74 Translucent Lilac is #5b55bd on screen: RGB 91, 85, 189, CIELAB L* 41.8, a* 31.0, b* -54.2, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 74 Translucent Lilac?
DMC 31 Blueberry is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 8.2, similar), followed by DMC 3807 Cornflower Blue (ΔE 11.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 177 Ocean Blue Medium (ΔE 6.7).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 74 Translucent Lilac?
Artkal: Artkal S23 Royal Purple (ΔE 5.3, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N11 Purple (ΔE 9.6, similar).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 119 Sky Blue #4167b4
- Hama 15 Transparent Blue #487ed5
- Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue #2659b2
- Hama 36 Neon Blue #2353b0
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple #683e9a
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Iris Perler, ΔE 4.9
- Artkal S23 Royal Purple Artkal, ΔE 5.3
- Nabbi N11 Purple Nabbi, ΔE 9.6