Nabbi N08 Ash
Nabbi N08 Ash is a medium gray fuse bead, #8d8b7f on screen. Nearest beads: Hama 109 Cloudy Grey (ΔE 5.2), Artkal S07 Gray (ΔE 8.3), Perler Grey (ΔE 8.5). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3022 Brown Gray Medium (ΔE 5.6).
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Nabbi fuse bead
Nabbi N08 Ash
#8d8b7f · RGB 141, 139, 127
Closest to Nabbi N08 in other brands
- DMC 3022 Brown Gray Medium ΔE 5.6 close
- Anchor 1040 Pewter Medium ΔE 4.5 close
- Madeira 1813 Beaver Gray Light ΔE 2.9 very close
- Perler Grey ΔE 8.5 similar
- Hama 109 Cloudy Grey ΔE 5.2 close
- Artkal S S07 Gray ΔE 8.3 similar
Nabbi N08 Ash at a glance
| Nabbi code | N08 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Ash |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #8d8b7f |
| RGB | 141, 139, 127 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 57.7, a* -1.5, b* 6.7 |
| HSL | 51°, 6 %, 53 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 57.7 of 100) |
| Contrast with Nabbi N15 White (lightest) | 3.1:1 |
| Contrast with Nabbi N01 Black (darkest) | 3.2:1 |
| Product line | Nabbi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Nabbi N08 Ash in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Nabbi N08 Ash. The closest is Hama 109 Cloudy Grey (ΔE 5.2, 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 109 Cloudy Grey | 5.2 | close | #8a847f |
| Hama 117 Taupe Grey | 10.1 | loose | #777169 |
| Hama 17 Grey | 11.7 | loose | #838f98 |
| Perler Grey | 8.5 | similar | #909497 |
| Perler Pewter | 9.7 | similar | #94a19d |
| Perler Stone | 9.7 | similar | #988c8c |
| Artkal S07 Gray | 8.3 | similar | #959698 |
| Artkal S159 Oslo Gray | 8.8 | similar | #82878b |
| Artkal S79 Light Gray | 12.4 | loose | #a7acad |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Nabbi N08 Ash
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3022, Nabbi N08 Ash is a close match (ΔE 5.6).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3022 Brown Gray Medium | 5.6 | close | #8e9078 |
| DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark | 6.1 | similar | #8c8c8c |
| Anchor 1040 Pewter Medium | 4.5 | close | #888170 |
| Anchor 399 Gray Medium Light | 7.2 | similar | #929293 |
| Madeira 1813 Beaver Gray Light | 2.9 | very close | #8a8977 |
Nabbi shades near Nabbi N08 Ash
The 6 nearest Nabbi beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Nabbi N08 Ash
Nabbi grays at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Ash, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Nabbi N10 Light Grey (#d3cbcb), L* 82 against 58.
- Darker: Nabbi N01 Black (#3a3d41), L* 26 against 58.
Using Nabbi N08 Ash in a design
Next to Nabbi N01 Black it has a contrast ratio of 3.2:1, a visible but soft edge, against 3.1:1 next to Nabbi N15 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it still shows, but softly.
No other Nabbi color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Nabbi N06 Tan, is ΔE 11.0 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Ash for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 109, ΔE 5.2) and Perler the furthest (Perler Grey, ΔE 8.5). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Nabbi N08 Ash
Nabbi N08 Ash 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 N08 Ash?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 109 Cloudy Grey (#8a847f), ΔE 5.2: a close match. Next are Hama 117 Taupe Grey (ΔE 10.1) and Hama 17 Grey (ΔE 11.7).
What hex code is Nabbi N08 Ash?
Nabbi N08 Ash is #8d8b7f on screen: RGB 141, 139, 127, CIELAB L* 57.7, a* -1.5, b* 6.7, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Nabbi N08 Ash?
DMC 3022 Brown Gray Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.6, close), followed by DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark (ΔE 6.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1040 Pewter Medium (ΔE 4.5).
Is there a Perler or Artkal version of Nabbi N08 Ash?
Perler: Perler Grey (ΔE 8.5, similar). Artkal: Artkal S07 Gray (ΔE 8.3, similar).
Related
Nearby Nabbi colors
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey #d3cbcb
- Nabbi N01 Black #3a3d41
- Nabbi N06 Tan #ad967e
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown #b58b69
- Nabbi N12 Ivory #e2d0bf
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 109 Cloudy Grey Hama, ΔE 5.2
- Perler Grey Perler, ΔE 8.5
- Artkal S07 Gray Artkal, ΔE 8.3