Nabbi N10 Light Grey
On screen, Nabbi N10 Light Grey is #d3cbcb: a light gray. Nearest beads: Hama 19 Clear (ΔE 3.0), Artkal ST1 Transparent (ΔE 4.3), Perler Toasted Marshmallow (ΔE 7.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 453 Shell Gray Light (ΔE 1.7).
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Nabbi fuse bead
Nabbi N10 Light Grey
#d3cbcb · RGB 211, 203, 203
Closest to Nabbi N10 in other brands
- DMC 453 Shell Gray Light ΔE 1.7 very close
- Anchor 234 Charcoal Gray Light ΔE 6.3 similar
- Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light ΔE 2.5 very close
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow ΔE 7.7 similar
- Hama 19 Clear ΔE 3.0 very close
- Artkal S ST1 Transparent ΔE 4.3 close
Nabbi N10 Light Grey at a glance
| Nabbi code | N10 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Light Grey |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #d3cbcb |
| RGB | 211, 203, 203 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 82.3, a* 2.8, b* 1.0 |
| HSL | 0°, 8 %, 81 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 82.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Nabbi N15 White (lightest) | 1.4:1 |
| Contrast with Nabbi N01 Black (darkest) | 6.8:1 |
| Product line | Nabbi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Nabbi N10 Light Grey in other bead brands
Hama has a bead within ΔE 3 of Nabbi N10 Light Grey, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Hama 19 Clear (ΔE 3.0). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 19 Clear | 3.0 | very close | #d8d2ce |
| Hama 77 Cloudy White | 8.3 | similar | #ced1c8 |
| Hama 64 Pearl | 8.4 | similar | #efebe4 |
| Perler Toasted Marshmallow | 7.7 | similar | #dedace |
| Perler Frosted Lilac | 9.1 | similar | #cdb7c3 |
| Perler Light Grey | 9.6 | similar | #b3bab8 |
| Artkal ST1 Transparent | 4.3 | close | #c7bcb8 |
| Artkal S78 Ash Grey | 6.0 | close | #c2c4c2 |
| Artkal S35 Mona Lisa | 6.3 | similar | #e1ccd2 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Nabbi N10 Light Grey
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 453 maps to Nabbi N10 Light Grey with ΔE 1.7, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 453 Shell Gray Light | 1.7 | very close | #d7cecb |
| DMC 168 Pewter Very Light | 4.0 | close | #d1d1d1 |
| Anchor 234 Charcoal Gray Light | 6.3 | similar | #cdd0cd |
| Anchor 231 Rose Gray Light | 7.8 | similar | #c0b0aa |
| Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light | 2.5 | very close | #d5d0d4 |
Nabbi shades near Nabbi N10 Light Grey
The 6 nearest Nabbi beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Nabbi N10 Light Grey
No Nabbi gray is clearly lighter than Nabbi N10 Light Grey (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Nabbi N08 Ash (#8d8b7f), L* 58 against 82.
- Darker: Nabbi N01 Black (#3a3d41), L* 26 against 82.
Using Nabbi N10 Light Grey in a design
Against Nabbi N01 Black the contrast is 6.8:1 (a clear edge) and against Nabbi N15 White 1.4:1, so Light Grey pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Nabbi color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Nabbi N12 Ivory, is ΔE 8.1 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Light Grey for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 19, ΔE 3.0) and Perler the furthest (Perler Toasted Marshmallow, ΔE 7.7). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Nabbi N10 Light Grey
Nabbi N10 Light Grey 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 N10 Light Grey?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 19 Clear (#d8d2ce), ΔE 3.0: a very close match. Next are Hama 77 Cloudy White (ΔE 8.3) and Hama 64 Pearl (ΔE 8.4).
What hex code is Nabbi N10 Light Grey?
Nabbi N10 Light Grey is #d3cbcb on screen: RGB 211, 203, 203, CIELAB L* 82.3, a* 2.8, b* 1.0, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Nabbi N10 Light Grey?
DMC 453 Shell Gray Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 1.7, very close), followed by DMC 168 Pewter Very Light (ΔE 4.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 234 Charcoal Gray Light (ΔE 6.3).
Is there a Perler or Artkal version of Nabbi N10 Light Grey?
Perler: Perler Toasted Marshmallow (ΔE 7.7, similar). Artkal: Artkal ST1 Transparent (ΔE 4.3, close).
Related
Nearby Nabbi colors
- Nabbi N08 Ash #8d8b7f
- Nabbi N01 Black #3a3d41
- Nabbi N12 Ivory #e2d0bf
- Nabbi N15 White #f4f4f3
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose #e1b4ab
- Nabbi N06 Tan #ad967e
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 19 Clear Hama, ΔE 3.0
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow Perler, ΔE 7.7
- Artkal ST1 Transparent Artkal, ΔE 4.3