Nabbi N06 Tan
Nabbi N06 Tan is a medium, soft brown fuse bead, #ad967e on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal SE13 Peanut (ΔE 5.1), Perler Tan (ΔE 6.7), Hama 75 Tan (ΔE 6.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 841 Beige Brown Light (ΔE 2.5).
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Nabbi fuse bead
Nabbi N06 Tan
#ad967e · RGB 173, 150, 126
Closest to Nabbi N06 in other brands
- DMC 841 Beige Brown Light ΔE 2.5 very close
- Anchor 899 Tawny Light ΔE 2.4 very close
- Madeira 1902 Beige Gray Medium ΔE 7.6 similar
- Perler Tan ΔE 6.7 similar
- Hama 75 Tan ΔE 6.9 similar
- Artkal S SE13 Peanut ΔE 5.1 close
Nabbi N06 Tan at a glance
| Nabbi code | N06 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Tan |
| Color family | Brown |
| Hex (screen) | #ad967e |
| RGB | 173, 150, 126 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 63.5, a* 4.8, b* 15.8 |
| HSL | 31°, 22 %, 59 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 63.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Nabbi N15 White (lightest) | 2.6:1 |
| Contrast with Nabbi N01 Black (darkest) | 3.9:1 |
| Product line | Nabbi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Nabbi N06 Tan in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Nabbi N06 Tan. The closest is Artkal SE13 Peanut (ΔE 5.1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 75 Tan | 6.9 | similar | #b78c6d |
| Hama 112 Blush | 10.5 | loose | #ad8a82 |
| Hama 27 Beige | 10.9 | loose | #dcb18e |
| Perler Tan | 6.7 | similar | #c5ac90 |
| Perler Fawn | 6.9 | similar | #c9a385 |
| Perler Mocha | 10.3 | loose | #c8b693 |
| Artkal SE13 Peanut | 5.1 | close | #bc9d77 |
| Artkal S81 Deer | 7.6 | similar | #bf9168 |
| Artkal S68 Tan | 8.6 | similar | #cc9b74 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Nabbi N06 Tan
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 841 maps to Nabbi N06 Tan with ΔE 2.5, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 841 Beige Brown Light | 2.5 | very close | #b69b7e |
| DMC 3032 Mocha Brown Medium | 3.1 | close | #b39f8b |
| Anchor 899 Tawny Light | 2.4 | very close | #b29b7e |
| Anchor 392 Linen Medium | 4.5 | close | #a38b6c |
| Madeira 1902 Beige Gray Medium | 7.6 | similar | #b3a999 |
Nabbi shades near Nabbi N06 Tan
The 6 nearest Nabbi beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker browns next to Nabbi N06 Tan
No Nabbi brown is clearly lighter than Nabbi N06 Tan (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Nabbi N27 Chocolate (#875f52), L* 44 against 64.
- Darker: Nabbi N02 Dark Brown (#50443b), L* 30 against 64.
- Darker: Nabbi N03 Brown Medium (#5a3e36), L* 29 against 64.
Using Nabbi N06 Tan in a design
Against Nabbi N01 Black the contrast is 3.9:1 (a visible but soft edge) and against Nabbi N15 White 2.6:1, so Tan pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Nabbi color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Nabbi N20 Light Brown, is ΔE 6.7 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Tan for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal SE13, ΔE 5.1) and Hama the furthest (Hama 75, ΔE 6.9). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Nabbi N06 Tan
Nabbi N06 Tan 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 N06 Tan?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 75 Tan (#b78c6d), ΔE 6.9: a similar shade. Next are Hama 112 Blush (ΔE 10.5) and Hama 27 Beige (ΔE 10.9).
What hex code is Nabbi N06 Tan?
Nabbi N06 Tan is #ad967e on screen: RGB 173, 150, 126, CIELAB L* 63.5, a* 4.8, b* 15.8, in the brown family.
Which DMC thread matches Nabbi N06 Tan?
DMC 841 Beige Brown Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.5, very close), followed by DMC 3032 Mocha Brown Medium (ΔE 3.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 899 Tawny Light (ΔE 2.4).
Is there a Perler or Artkal version of Nabbi N06 Tan?
Perler: Perler Tan (ΔE 6.7, similar). Artkal: Artkal SE13 Peanut (ΔE 5.1, close).
Related
Nearby Nabbi colors
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown #b58b69
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate #875f52
- Nabbi N08 Ash #8d8b7f
- Nabbi N07 Sand #eeb182
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose #e1b4ab
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 75 Tan Hama, ΔE 6.9
- Perler Tan Perler, ΔE 6.7
- Artkal SE13 Peanut Artkal, ΔE 5.1
- Anchor 899 Tawny Light Anchor thread, ΔE 2.4