Nabbi N05 Caramel
Nabbi N05 Caramel is a medium, rich orange fuse bead, #a76224 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S41 Copper (ΔE 4.7), Hama 21 Light Brown (ΔE 6.0), Perler Light Brown (ΔE 8.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 301 Mahogany Medium (ΔE 4.8).
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Nabbi fuse bead
Nabbi N05 Caramel
#a76224 · RGB 167, 98, 36
Closest to Nabbi N05 in other brands
- DMC 301 Mahogany Medium ΔE 4.8 close
- Anchor 1046 Toast ΔE 1.6 very close
- Madeira 2104 Hazelnut Brown Medium ΔE 3.6 close
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 8.2 similar
- Hama 21 Light Brown ΔE 6.0 close
- Artkal S S41 Copper ΔE 4.7 close
Nabbi N05 Caramel at a glance
| Nabbi code | N05 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Caramel |
| Color family | Orange |
| Hex (screen) | #a76224 |
| RGB | 167, 98, 36 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 48.4, a* 23.0, b* 45.2 |
| HSL | 28°, 65 %, 40 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 48.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Nabbi N15 White (lightest) | 4.3:1 |
| Contrast with Nabbi N01 Black (darkest) | 2.3:1 |
| Product line | Nabbi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Nabbi N05 Caramel in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Nabbi N05 Caramel. The closest is Artkal S41 Copper (ΔE 4.7, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 21 Light Brown | 6.0 | close | #be6c21 |
| Hama 76 Nougat | 8.7 | similar | #8a5937 |
| Hama 25 Translucent Brown | 10.3 | loose | #87593d |
| Perler Light Brown | 8.2 | similar | #936848 |
| Perler Spice | 15.5 | loose | #d9593a |
| Perler Orange | 15.6 | loose | #eb7b31 |
| Artkal S41 Copper | 4.7 | close | #9d5b2e |
| Artkal S83 Sienna | 5.9 | close | #bb6833 |
| Artkal S82 Clay | 7.9 | similar | #aa744e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Nabbi N05 Caramel
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 301, Nabbi N05 Caramel is a close match (ΔE 4.8).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 301 Mahogany Medium | 4.8 | close | #b35f2b |
| DMC 434 Brown Light | 4.9 | close | #985e33 |
| Anchor 1046 Toast | 1.6 | very close | #ac641f |
| Anchor 365 Nutmeg Dark | 2.0 | very close | #a96014 |
| Madeira 2104 Hazelnut Brown Medium | 3.6 | close | #9d662a |
Nabbi shades near Nabbi N05 Caramel
The 6 nearest Nabbi beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker oranges next to Nabbi N05 Caramel
No Nabbi orange is clearly darker than Nabbi N05 Caramel (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Nabbi N29 Gold (#ee9527), L* 69 against 48.
- Lighter: Nabbi N26 Peach (#fca879), L* 76 against 48.
- Lighter: Nabbi N07 Sand (#eeb182), L* 77 against 48.
Using Nabbi N05 Caramel in a design
Next to Nabbi N15 White it has a contrast ratio of 4.3:1, a visible but soft edge, and 2.3:1 next to Nabbi N01 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
No other Nabbi color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Nabbi N27 Chocolate, is ΔE 14.8 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Caramel for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S41, ΔE 4.7) and Perler the furthest (Perler Light Brown, ΔE 8.2). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Nabbi N05 Caramel
Nabbi N05 Caramel belongs to Nabbi fuse beads (5 mm). It fits a 5 mm pegboard, and because Perler, Hama Midi or Artkal S beads are 5 mm too, it can share a board with them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Nabbi N05 Caramel?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 21 Light Brown (#be6c21), ΔE 6.0: a close match. Next are Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 8.7) and Hama 25 Translucent Brown (ΔE 10.3).
What hex code is Nabbi N05 Caramel?
Nabbi N05 Caramel is #a76224 on screen: RGB 167, 98, 36, CIELAB L* 48.4, a* 23.0, b* 45.2, in the orange family.
Which DMC thread matches Nabbi N05 Caramel?
DMC 301 Mahogany Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.8, close), followed by DMC 434 Brown Light (ΔE 4.9). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1046 Toast (ΔE 1.6).
Is there a Perler or Artkal version of Nabbi N05 Caramel?
Perler: Perler Light Brown (ΔE 8.2, similar). Artkal: Artkal S41 Copper (ΔE 4.7, close).
Related
Nearby Nabbi colors
- Nabbi N29 Gold #ee9527
- Nabbi N26 Peach #fca879
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate #875f52
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown #b58b69
- Nabbi N13 Orange #f3601b
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 21 Light Brown Hama, ΔE 6.0
- Perler Light Brown Perler, ΔE 8.2
- Artkal S41 Copper Artkal, ΔE 4.7