Nabbi N21 Light Yellow
On screen, Nabbi N21 Light Yellow is #f5ec8d: a very light, rich yellow. Nearest beads: Perler Pastel Yellow (ΔE 3.0), Artkal S52 Picasso (ΔE 3.1), Hama 43 Pastel Yellow (ΔE 5.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 445 Lemon Light (ΔE 3.8).
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Nabbi fuse bead
Nabbi N21 Light Yellow
#f5ec8d · RGB 245, 236, 141
Closest to Nabbi N21 in other brands
- DMC 445 Lemon Light ΔE 3.8 close
- Anchor 292 Jonquil Very Light ΔE 3.8 close
- Madeira 103 Lemon Medium ΔE 2.7 very close
- Perler Pastel Yellow ΔE 3.0 very close
- Hama 43 Pastel Yellow ΔE 5.9 close
- Artkal S S52 Picasso ΔE 3.1 close
Nabbi N21 Light Yellow at a glance
| Nabbi code | N21 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Light Yellow |
| Color family | Yellow |
| Hex (screen) | #f5ec8d |
| RGB | 245, 236, 141 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 92.3, a* -10.0, b* 47.0 |
| HSL | 55°, 84 %, 76 % |
| Lightness | very light (L* 92.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Nabbi N15 White (lightest) | 1.1:1 |
| Contrast with Nabbi N01 Black (darkest) | 9.0:1 |
| Product line | Nabbi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Nabbi N21 Light Yellow in other bead brands
Perler has a bead within ΔE 3 of Nabbi N21 Light Yellow, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Perler Pastel Yellow (ΔE 3.0). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 43 Pastel Yellow | 5.9 | close | #e7e45a |
| Hama 103 Light Yellow | 6.5 | similar | #ffe660 |
| Hama 39 Fluorescent Yellow | 10.3 | loose | #f1f21c |
| Perler Pastel Yellow | 3.0 | very close | #e9e290 |
| Perler Sherbet | 5.9 | close | #d8e47c |
| Perler Slime | 9.3 | similar | #c8c85c |
| Artkal S52 Picasso | 3.1 | close | #eade7f |
| Artkal S29 Pastel Yellow | 6.1 | similar | #e1d367 |
| Artkal S65 Canary | 6.2 | similar | #e2e65d |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Nabbi N21 Light Yellow
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 445, Nabbi N21 Light Yellow is a close match (ΔE 3.8).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 445 Lemon Light | 3.8 | close | #fffb8b |
| DMC 17 Yellow Plum Light | 3.8 | close | #e5e272 |
| Anchor 292 Jonquil Very Light | 3.8 | close | #fceca0 |
| Anchor 293 Jonquil Light | 4.8 | close | #fce378 |
| Madeira 103 Lemon Medium | 2.7 | very close | #f7e67f |
Nabbi shades near Nabbi N21 Light Yellow
The 6 nearest Nabbi beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker yellows next to Nabbi N21 Light Yellow
No Nabbi yellow is clearly lighter than Nabbi N21 Light Yellow (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Nabbi N14 Yellow (#f9ca00), L* 83 against 92.
- Darker: Nabbi N30 Kiwi (#c7bf5e), L* 76 against 92.
Using Nabbi N21 Light Yellow in a design
Next to Nabbi N01 Black it has a contrast ratio of 9.0:1, a strong edge, against 1.1:1 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 N30 Kiwi, is ΔE 10.7 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Light Yellow for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Pastel Yellow, ΔE 3.0) and Hama the furthest (Hama 43, ΔE 5.9). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Nabbi N21 Light Yellow
Nabbi N21 Light Yellow 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 N21 Light Yellow?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 43 Pastel Yellow (#e7e45a), ΔE 5.9: a close match. Next are Hama 103 Light Yellow (ΔE 6.5) and Hama 39 Fluorescent Yellow (ΔE 10.3).
What hex code is Nabbi N21 Light Yellow?
Nabbi N21 Light Yellow is #f5ec8d on screen: RGB 245, 236, 141, CIELAB L* 92.3, a* -10.0, b* 47.0, in the yellow family.
Which DMC thread matches Nabbi N21 Light Yellow?
DMC 445 Lemon Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.8, close), followed by DMC 17 Yellow Plum Light (ΔE 3.8). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 292 Jonquil Very Light (ΔE 3.8).
Is there a Perler or Artkal version of Nabbi N21 Light Yellow?
Perler: Perler Pastel Yellow (ΔE 3.0, very close). Artkal: Artkal S52 Picasso (ΔE 3.1, close).
Related
Nearby Nabbi colors
- Nabbi N14 Yellow #f9ca00
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi #c7bf5e
- Nabbi N12 Ivory #e2d0bf
- Nabbi N15 White #f4f4f3
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 43 Pastel Yellow Hama, ΔE 5.9
- Perler Pastel Yellow Perler, ΔE 3.0
- Artkal S52 Picasso Artkal, ΔE 3.1
- Anchor 292 Jonquil Very Light Anchor thread, ΔE 3.8