Nabbi N27 Chocolate
Nabbi N27 Chocolate (#875f52 on screen) is a dark, soft brown 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal S17 Light Brown (ΔE 3.0), Perler Gingerbread (ΔE 3.9), Hama 111 Dark Blush (ΔE 4.8). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3860 Cocoa (ΔE 3.9).
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Nabbi N27 Chocolate
#875f52 · RGB 135, 95, 82
Closest to Nabbi N27 in other brands
- DMC 3860 Cocoa ΔE 3.9 close
- Anchor 379 Fawn Dark ΔE 4.5 close
- Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark ΔE 5.7 close
- Perler Gingerbread ΔE 3.9 close
- Hama 111 Dark Blush ΔE 4.8 close
- Artkal S S17 Light Brown ΔE 3.0 very close
Nabbi N27 Chocolate at a glance
| Nabbi code | N27 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Chocolate |
| Color family | Brown |
| Hex (screen) | #875f52 |
| RGB | 135, 95, 82 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 44.2, a* 14.5, b* 13.9 |
| HSL | 15°, 24 %, 43 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 44.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Nabbi N15 White (lightest) | 5.0:1 |
| Contrast with Nabbi N01 Black (darkest) | 2.0:1 |
| Product line | Nabbi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Nabbi N27 Chocolate in other bead brands
Artkal has a bead within ΔE 3 of Nabbi N27 Chocolate, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Artkal S17 Light Brown (ΔE 3.0). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 111 Dark Blush | 4.8 | close | #835854 |
| Hama 25 Translucent Brown | 6.2 | similar | #87593d |
| Hama 76 Nougat | 8.0 | similar | #8a5937 |
| Perler Gingerbread | 3.9 | close | #7e5446 |
| Perler Rust | 7.9 | similar | #995043 |
| Perler Light Brown | 8.1 | similar | #936848 |
| Artkal S17 Light Brown | 3.0 | very close | #895d49 |
| Artkal S148 Mocha | 3.6 | close | #7a594f |
| Artkal S16 Brown | 10.0 | loose | #65463d |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Nabbi N27 Chocolate
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3860 maps to Nabbi N27 Chocolate with ΔE 3.9, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3860 Cocoa | 3.9 | close | #7d5d57 |
| DMC 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark | 6.7 | similar | #875539 |
| Anchor 379 Fawn Dark | 4.5 | close | #8d6149 |
| Anchor 1084 Mocha Brown Medium | 5.7 | close | #846550 |
| Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark | 5.7 | close | #765141 |
Nabbi shades near Nabbi N27 Chocolate
The 6 nearest Nabbi beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker browns next to Nabbi N27 Chocolate
Nabbi browns at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Chocolate, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Nabbi N20 Light Brown (#b58b69), L* 61 against 44.
- Lighter: Nabbi N06 Tan (#ad967e), L* 64 against 44.
- Darker: Nabbi N02 Dark Brown (#50443b), L* 30 against 44.
- Darker: Nabbi N03 Brown Medium (#5a3e36), L* 29 against 44.
Using Nabbi N27 Chocolate in a design
Against Nabbi N15 White the contrast is 5.0:1 (a clear edge); against Nabbi N01 Black only 2.0:1. That makes Chocolate an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
No other Nabbi color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Nabbi N03 Brown Medium, is ΔE 13.0 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Chocolate for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S17, ΔE 3.0) and Hama the furthest (Hama 111, ΔE 4.8). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Nabbi N27 Chocolate
Nabbi N27 Chocolate 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 N27 Chocolate?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 111 Dark Blush (#835854), ΔE 4.8: a close match. Next are Hama 25 Translucent Brown (ΔE 6.2) and Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 8.0).
What hex code is Nabbi N27 Chocolate?
Nabbi N27 Chocolate is #875f52 on screen: RGB 135, 95, 82, CIELAB L* 44.2, a* 14.5, b* 13.9, in the brown family.
Which DMC thread matches Nabbi N27 Chocolate?
DMC 3860 Cocoa is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.9, close), followed by DMC 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 6.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 379 Fawn Dark (ΔE 4.5).
Is there a Perler or Artkal version of Nabbi N27 Chocolate?
Perler: Perler Gingerbread (ΔE 3.9, close). Artkal: Artkal S17 Light Brown (ΔE 3.0, very close).
Related
Nearby Nabbi colors
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown #b58b69
- Nabbi N06 Tan #ad967e
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown #50443b
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium #5a3e36
- Nabbi N05 Caramel #a76224
- Nabbi N04 Maroon #813547
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 111 Dark Blush Hama, ΔE 4.8
- Perler Gingerbread Perler, ΔE 3.9
- Artkal S17 Light Brown Artkal, ΔE 3.0