Hama 96 Pastel Lilac
Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (#b491ad on screen) is a medium, soft pink 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Perler Twilight Plum (ΔE 6.7), Artkal S129 Rosebud Pink (ΔE 8.1), Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 11.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3836 Grape Light (ΔE 2.1).
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Hama 96 Pastel Lilac
#b491ad · RGB 180, 145, 173
Closest to Hama 96 in other brands
- DMC 3836 Grape Light ΔE 2.1 very close
- Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light ΔE 3.3 close
- Madeira 807 Antique Violet Light ΔE 5.6 close
- Perler Twilight Plum ΔE 6.7 similar
- Artkal S S129 Rosebud Pink ΔE 8.1 similar
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 11.1 loose
Hama 96 Pastel Lilac at a glance
| Hama code | 96 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Pastel Lilac |
| Color family | Pink |
| Hex (screen) | #b491ad |
| RGB | 180, 145, 173 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 64.1, a* 18.0, b* -9.7 |
| HSL | 312°, 19 %, 64 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 64.1 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 96 Pastel Lilac in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 96 Pastel Lilac. The closest is Perler Twilight Plum (ΔE 6.7, similar), 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 Twilight Plum | 6.7 | similar | #c685b1 |
| Perler Lavender | 9.2 | similar | #af9fce |
| Perler Frosted Lilac | 11.8 | loose | #cdb7c3 |
| Artkal S129 Rosebud Pink | 8.1 | similar | #d5a6ba |
| Artkal SE7 Rose Quartz | 8.7 | similar | #d5aec9 |
| Artkal S28 Lily Pink | 9.0 | similar | #dda1cc |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 11.1 | loose | #b6a0db |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 16.0 | loose | #ee6a97 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 96 Pastel Lilac
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3836, Hama 96 Pastel Lilac is a very close match (ΔE 2.1).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3836 Grape Light | 2.1 | very close | #ba91aa |
| DMC 210 Lavender Medium | 5.0 | close | #c39fc3 |
| Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light | 3.3 | close | #ab92a8 |
| Anchor 90 Plum Light | 6.3 | similar | #d095b3 |
| Madeira 807 Antique Violet Light | 5.6 | close | #af8f9b |
Hama shades near Hama 96 Pastel Lilac
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker pinks next to Hama 96 Pastel Lilac
No Hama pink is clearly darker than Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Hama 06 Pink (#ea8aa5), L* 68 against 64.
- Lighter: Hama 95 Pastel Rose (#dd9ba3), L* 70 against 64.
- Lighter: Hama 72 Translucent Pink (#f097b0), L* 72 against 64.
Using Hama 96 Pastel Lilac 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 95 Pastel Rose, is ΔE 12.0 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Pastel Lilac for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Twilight Plum, ΔE 6.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N24, ΔE 11.1). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 96 Pastel Lilac
Hama 96 Pastel 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.
There is also a mini version, Hama Mini 96 Pastel Lilac (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 96 Pastel Lilac?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Twilight Plum (#c685b1), ΔE 6.7: a similar shade. Next are Perler Lavender (ΔE 9.2) and Perler Frosted Lilac (ΔE 11.8).
What hex code is Hama 96 Pastel Lilac?
Hama 96 Pastel Lilac is #b491ad on screen: RGB 180, 145, 173, CIELAB L* 64.1, a* 18.0, b* -9.7, in the pink family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 96 Pastel Lilac?
DMC 3836 Grape Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.1, very close), followed by DMC 210 Lavender Medium (ΔE 5.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 870 Amethyst Medium Light (ΔE 3.3).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 96 Pastel Lilac?
Artkal: Artkal S129 Rosebud Pink (ΔE 8.1, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 11.1, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 06 Pink #ea8aa5
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose #dd9ba3
- Hama 72 Translucent Pink #f097b0
- Hama 48 Pastel Pink #d67ad1
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Twilight Plum Perler, ΔE 6.7
- Artkal S129 Rosebud Pink Artkal, ΔE 8.1
- Nabbi N24 Lavender Nabbi, ΔE 11.1
- DMC 3836 Grape Light DMC thread, ΔE 2.1