Nabbi N13 Orange
On screen, Nabbi N13 Orange is #f3601b: a medium, vivid red. Nearest beads: Artkal S04 Orange (ΔE 2.1), Perler Tangerine (ΔE 2.2), Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange (ΔE 2.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark (ΔE 2.9).
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Nabbi fuse bead
Nabbi N13 Orange
#f3601b · RGB 243, 96, 27
Closest to Nabbi N13 in other brands
- DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark ΔE 2.9 very close
- Anchor 330 Melon Dark ΔE 1.5 very close
- Madeira 203 Tangerine Medium ΔE 2.0 very close
- Perler Tangerine ΔE 2.2 very close
- Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange ΔE 2.7 very close
- Artkal S S04 Orange ΔE 2.1 very close
Nabbi N13 Orange at a glance
| Nabbi code | N13 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Orange |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #f3601b |
| RGB | 243, 96, 27 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 59.4, a* 53.7, b* 62.7 |
| HSL | 19°, 90 %, 53 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 59.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Nabbi N15 White (lightest) | 2.9:1 |
| Contrast with Nabbi N01 Black (darkest) | 3.4:1 |
| Product line | Nabbi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Nabbi N13 Orange in other bead brands
Artkal, Perler and Hama have a bead within ΔE 3 of Nabbi N13 Orange, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Artkal S04 Orange (ΔE 2.1). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange | 2.7 | very close | #fe630b |
| Hama 79 Apricot | 4.9 | close | #f87633 |
| Hama 04 Orange | 9.3 | similar | #d14803 |
| Perler Tangerine | 2.2 | very close | #fd5918 |
| Perler Orange | 6.9 | similar | #eb7b31 |
| Perler Spice | 8.6 | similar | #d9593a |
| Artkal S04 Orange | 2.1 | very close | #eb6027 |
| Artkal S56 Bright Carrot | 5.1 | close | #f96f40 |
| Artkal ST3 Transparent Tangering | 6.7 | similar | #ff7c45 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Nabbi N13 Orange
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 720, Nabbi N13 Orange is a very close match (ΔE 2.9).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark | 2.9 | very close | #e55c1f |
| DMC 946 Burnt Orange Medium | 3.3 | close | #eb6307 |
| Anchor 330 Melon Dark | 1.5 | very close | #f75d1f |
| Anchor 324 Apricot Medium | 3.0 | very close | #ed6e32 |
| Madeira 203 Tangerine Medium | 2.0 | very close | #f55e00 |
Nabbi shades near Nabbi N13 Orange
The 6 nearest Nabbi beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Nabbi N13 Orange
No Nabbi red is clearly lighter than Nabbi N13 Orange (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Nabbi N19 Red (#df2638), L* 49 against 59.
- Darker: Nabbi N04 Maroon (#813547), L* 33 against 59.
Using Nabbi N13 Orange in a design
Next to Nabbi N01 Black it has a contrast ratio of 3.4:1, a visible but soft edge, against 2.9:1 next to Nabbi N15 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
No other Nabbi color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Nabbi N05 Caramel, is ΔE 16.3 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Orange for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S04, ΔE 2.1) and Hama the furthest (Hama 40, ΔE 2.7). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Nabbi N13 Orange
Nabbi N13 Orange 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 N13 Orange?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange (#fe630b), ΔE 2.7: a very close match. Next are Hama 79 Apricot (ΔE 4.9) and Hama 04 Orange (ΔE 9.3).
What hex code is Nabbi N13 Orange?
Nabbi N13 Orange is #f3601b on screen: RGB 243, 96, 27, CIELAB L* 59.4, a* 53.7, b* 62.7, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Nabbi N13 Orange?
DMC 720 Orange Spice Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.9, very close), followed by DMC 946 Burnt Orange Medium (ΔE 3.3). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 330 Melon Dark (ΔE 1.5).
Is there a Perler or Artkal version of Nabbi N13 Orange?
Perler: Perler Tangerine (ΔE 2.2, very close). Artkal: Artkal S04 Orange (ΔE 2.1, very close).
Related
Nearby Nabbi colors
- Nabbi N19 Red #df2638
- Nabbi N04 Maroon #813547
- Nabbi N05 Caramel #a76224
- Nabbi N26 Peach #fca879
- Nabbi N29 Gold #ee9527
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown #b58b69
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange Hama, ΔE 2.7
- Perler Tangerine Perler, ΔE 2.2
- Artkal S04 Orange Artkal, ΔE 2.1