Nabbi N11 Purple
On screen, Nabbi N11 Purple is #644591: a dark, rich purple. Nearest beads: Hama 24 Translucent Purple (ΔE 3.0), Perler Purple (ΔE 3.9), Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple (ΔE 4.3). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 29 Eggplant (ΔE 6.6).
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Nabbi fuse bead
Nabbi N11 Purple
#644591 · RGB 100, 69, 145
Closest to Nabbi N11 in other brands
- DMC 29 Eggplant ΔE 6.6 similar
- Anchor 119 Thistle Medium ΔE 5.4 close
- Madeira 804 Lavender Very Dark ΔE 5.7 close
- Perler Purple ΔE 3.9 close
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple ΔE 3.0 very close
- Artkal S SP7 Pearlescent Purple ΔE 4.3 close
Nabbi N11 Purple at a glance
| Nabbi code | N11 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Purple |
| Color family | Purple |
| Hex (screen) | #644591 |
| RGB | 100, 69, 145 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 36.0, a* 30.1, b* -37.3 |
| HSL | 264°, 36 %, 42 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 36.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Nabbi N15 White (lightest) | 6.8:1 |
| Contrast with Nabbi N01 Black (darkest) | 1.5:1 |
| Product line | Nabbi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Nabbi N11 Purple in other bead brands
Hama has a bead within ΔE 3 of Nabbi N11 Purple, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Hama 24 Translucent Purple (ΔE 3.0). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 24 Translucent Purple | 3.0 | very close | #683e9a |
| Hama 07 Purple | 8.5 | similar | #712297 |
| Hama 74 Translucent Lilac | 9.6 | similar | #5b55bd |
| Perler Purple | 3.9 | close | #684b86 |
| Perler Grape | 5.9 | close | #503b9c |
| Perler Mulberry | 9.1 | similar | #714875 |
| Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple | 4.3 | close | #64427e |
| Artkal S23 Royal Purple | 4.5 | close | #644fa4 |
| Artkal S59 Butterfly Bush | 5.1 | close | #4f3989 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Nabbi N11 Purple
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 29, Nabbi N11 Purple is a similar shade (ΔE 6.6).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 29 Eggplant | 6.6 | similar | #674076 |
| DMC 32 Blueberry Dark | 7.3 | similar | #4d2e8a |
| Anchor 119 Thistle Medium | 5.4 | close | #503682 |
| Anchor 110 Lavender Medium | 5.9 | close | #7a52a5 |
| Madeira 804 Lavender Very Dark | 5.7 | close | #753692 |
Nabbi shades near Nabbi N11 Purple
The 6 nearest Nabbi beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker purples next to Nabbi N11 Purple
No Nabbi purple is clearly darker than Nabbi N11 Purple (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Nabbi N24 Lavender (#b6a0db), L* 70 against 36.
Using Nabbi N11 Purple in a design
Next to Nabbi N15 White it has a contrast ratio of 6.8:1, a clear edge, and 1.5:1 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 N01 Black, is ΔE 19.9 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Purple for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 24, ΔE 3.0) and Artkal the furthest (Artkal SP7, ΔE 4.3). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Nabbi N11 Purple
Nabbi N11 Purple 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 N11 Purple?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 24 Translucent Purple (#683e9a), ΔE 3.0: a very close match. Next are Hama 07 Purple (ΔE 8.5) and Hama 74 Translucent Lilac (ΔE 9.6).
What hex code is Nabbi N11 Purple?
Nabbi N11 Purple is #644591 on screen: RGB 100, 69, 145, CIELAB L* 36.0, a* 30.1, b* -37.3, in the purple family.
Which DMC thread matches Nabbi N11 Purple?
DMC 29 Eggplant is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.6, similar), followed by DMC 32 Blueberry Dark (ΔE 7.3). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 119 Thistle Medium (ΔE 5.4).
Is there a Perler or Artkal version of Nabbi N11 Purple?
Perler: Perler Purple (ΔE 3.9, close). Artkal: Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple (ΔE 4.3, close).
Related
Nearby Nabbi colors
- Nabbi N24 Lavender #b6a0db
- Nabbi N01 Black #3a3d41
- Nabbi N04 Maroon #813547
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue #3b75cb
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium #5a3e36
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 24 Translucent Purple Hama, ΔE 3.0
- Perler Purple Perler, ΔE 3.9
- Artkal SP7 Pearlescent Purple Artkal, ΔE 4.3