Nabbi N16 Green
Nabbi N16 Green is a medium, rich green fuse bead, #297a3b on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S124 Pooltable Felt (ΔE 2.6), Hama 10 Green (ΔE 4.1), Perler Dark Green (ΔE 5.5). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 700 Green Bright (ΔE 5.3).
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Nabbi fuse bead
Nabbi N16 Green
#297a3b · RGB 41, 122, 59
Closest to Nabbi N16 in other brands
- DMC 700 Green Bright ΔE 5.3 close
- Anchor 244 Grass Green Medium Dark ΔE 2.0 very close
- Madeira 1301 Emerald Green ΔE 2.3 very close
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 5.5 close
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 4.1 close
- Artkal S S124 Pooltable Felt ΔE 2.6 very close
Nabbi N16 Green at a glance
| Nabbi code | N16 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Green |
| Color family | Green |
| Hex (screen) | #297a3b |
| RGB | 41, 122, 59 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 45.2, a* -38.9, b* 27.3 |
| HSL | 133°, 50 %, 32 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 45.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Nabbi N15 White (lightest) | 4.8:1 |
| Contrast with Nabbi N01 Black (darkest) | 2.0:1 |
| Product line | Nabbi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Nabbi N16 Green in other bead brands
Artkal has a bead within ΔE 3 of Nabbi N16 Green, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Artkal S124 Pooltable Felt (ΔE 2.6). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 10 Green | 4.1 | close | #027643 |
| Hama 102 Forest Green | 5.7 | close | #356b2d |
| Hama 84 Olive Green | 12.2 | loose | #687836 |
| Perler Dark Green | 5.5 | close | #007b4e |
| Perler Shamrock | 8.1 | similar | #008f53 |
| Perler Olive | 15.0 | loose | #696e31 |
| Artkal S124 Pooltable Felt | 2.6 | very close | #0d7535 |
| Artkal S71 Jade Green | 3.6 | close | #007d2b |
| Artkal SL2 Glitter Green | 6.0 | close | #117c52 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Nabbi N16 Green
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 700, Nabbi N16 Green is a close match (ΔE 5.3).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 700 Green Bright | 5.3 | close | #07731b |
| DMC 910 Emerald Green Dark | 6.6 | similar | #187e56 |
| Anchor 244 Grass Green Medium Dark | 2.0 | very close | #377739 |
| Anchor 228 Emerald Medium Dark | 2.8 | very close | #0a762f |
| Madeira 1301 Emerald Green | 2.3 | very close | #007b3c |
Nabbi shades near Nabbi N16 Green
The 6 nearest Nabbi beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker greens next to Nabbi N16 Green
Nabbi greens at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Green, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Nabbi N22 Lime (#48af4f), L* 64 against 45.
- Darker: Nabbi N09 Hunter Green (#2f4a39), L* 29 against 45.
Using Nabbi N16 Green in a design
Next to Nabbi N15 White it has a contrast ratio of 4.8:1, a clear edge, and 2.0:1 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 N22 Lime, is ΔE 18.4 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Green for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S124, ΔE 2.6) and Perler the furthest (Perler Dark Green, ΔE 5.5). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Nabbi N16 Green
Nabbi N16 Green 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 N16 Green?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 10 Green (#027643), ΔE 4.1: a close match. Next are Hama 102 Forest Green (ΔE 5.7) and Hama 84 Olive Green (ΔE 12.2).
What hex code is Nabbi N16 Green?
Nabbi N16 Green is #297a3b on screen: RGB 41, 122, 59, CIELAB L* 45.2, a* -38.9, b* 27.3, in the green family.
Which DMC thread matches Nabbi N16 Green?
DMC 700 Green Bright is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.3, close), followed by DMC 910 Emerald Green Dark (ΔE 6.6). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 244 Grass Green Medium Dark (ΔE 2.0).
Is there a Perler or Artkal version of Nabbi N16 Green?
Perler: Perler Dark Green (ΔE 5.5, close). Artkal: Artkal S124 Pooltable Felt (ΔE 2.6, very close).
Related
Nearby Nabbi colors
- Nabbi N22 Lime #48af4f
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green #2f4a39
- Nabbi N08 Ash #8d8b7f
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown #50443b
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 10 Green Hama, ΔE 4.1
- Perler Dark Green Perler, ΔE 5.5
- Artkal S124 Pooltable Felt Artkal, ΔE 2.6
- DMC 700 Green Bright DMC thread, ΔE 5.3