Hama 79 Apricot
Hama 79 Apricot is a medium, vivid orange fuse bead, #f87633 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal ST3 Transparent Tangering (ΔE 3.1), Perler Orange (ΔE 3.7), Nabbi N13 Orange (ΔE 4.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 721 Orange Spice Medium (ΔE 2.5).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 79 Apricot
#f87633 · RGB 248, 118, 51
Closest to Hama 79 in other brands
- DMC 721 Orange Spice Medium ΔE 2.5 very close
- Anchor 316 Tangerine Dark ΔE 2.9 very close
- Madeira 202 Tangerine ΔE 4.3 close
- Perler Orange ΔE 3.7 close
- Artkal S ST3 Transparent Tangering ΔE 3.1 close
- Nabbi N13 Orange ΔE 4.9 close
Hama 79 Apricot at a glance
| Hama code | 79 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Apricot |
| Color family | Orange |
| Hex (screen) | #f87633 |
| RGB | 248, 118, 51 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 64.3, a* 45.9, b* 57.9 |
| HSL | 20°, 93 %, 59 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 64.3 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 79 Apricot in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 79 Apricot. The closest is Artkal ST3 Transparent Tangering (ΔE 3.1, 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 Orange | 3.7 | close | #eb7b31 |
| Perler Tangerine | 5.9 | close | #fd5918 |
| Perler Brick | 10.2 | loose | #fc9574 |
| Artkal ST3 Transparent Tangering | 3.1 | close | #ff7c45 |
| Artkal SN1 Neon Orange | 4.5 | close | #ff7405 |
| Artkal S56 Bright Carrot | 4.6 | close | #f96f40 |
| Nabbi N13 Orange | 4.9 | close | #f3601b |
| Nabbi N26 Peach | 12.2 | loose | #fca879 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 79 Apricot
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 721, Hama 79 Apricot is a very close match (ΔE 2.5).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 721 Orange Spice Medium | 2.5 | very close | #f27842 |
| DMC 947 Burnt Orange | 5.0 | close | #ff7b4d |
| Anchor 316 Tangerine Dark | 2.9 | very close | #fa7017 |
| Anchor 324 Apricot Medium | 2.9 | very close | #ed6e32 |
| Madeira 202 Tangerine | 4.3 | close | #f56900 |
Hama shades near Hama 79 Apricot
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker oranges next to Hama 79 Apricot
Hama oranges at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Apricot, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 38 Neon Orange (#fd8600), L* 68 against 64.
- Lighter: Hama 60 Teddybear Brown (#f0981e), L* 70 against 64.
- Lighter: Hama 105 Light Apricot (#ffac78), L* 77 against 64.
- Darker: Hama 21 Light Brown (#be6c21), L* 54 against 64.
Using Hama 79 Apricot 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 40 Fluorescent Orange, is ΔE 3.9 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Apricot for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal ST3, ΔE 3.1) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N13, ΔE 4.9). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 79 Apricot
Hama 79 Apricot 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 79 Apricot (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 79 Apricot?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Orange (#eb7b31), ΔE 3.7: a close match. Next are Perler Tangerine (ΔE 5.9) and Perler Brick (ΔE 10.2).
What hex code is Hama 79 Apricot?
Hama 79 Apricot is #f87633 on screen: RGB 248, 118, 51, CIELAB L* 64.3, a* 45.9, b* 57.9, in the orange family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 79 Apricot?
DMC 721 Orange Spice Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.5, very close), followed by DMC 947 Burnt Orange (ΔE 5.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 316 Tangerine Dark (ΔE 2.9).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 79 Apricot?
Artkal: Artkal ST3 Transparent Tangering (ΔE 3.1, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N13 Orange (ΔE 4.9, close).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 61 Gold #d99350
- Hama 38 Neon Orange #fd8600
- Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange #fe630b
- Hama 21 Light Brown #be6c21
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Orange Perler, ΔE 3.7
- Artkal ST3 Transparent Tangering Artkal, ΔE 3.1
- Nabbi N13 Orange Nabbi, ΔE 4.9