Nabbi N28 Sky
On screen, Nabbi N28 Sky is #a7c6f1: a light, soft blue. Nearest beads: Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue (ΔE 4.5), Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 8.2), Perler Blueberry Creme (ΔE 8.3). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light (ΔE 5.5).
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Nabbi fuse bead
Nabbi N28 Sky
#a7c6f1 · RGB 167, 198, 241
Closest to Nabbi N28 in other brands
- DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light ΔE 5.5 close
- Anchor 120 Blueberry Light ΔE 5.0 close
- Madeira 909 Delft ΔE 9.5 similar
- Perler Blueberry Creme ΔE 8.3 similar
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 8.2 similar
- Artkal S S135 Moonlight Blue ΔE 4.5 close
Nabbi N28 Sky at a glance
| Nabbi code | N28 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Sky |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #a7c6f1 |
| RGB | 167, 198, 241 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 79.0, a* -0.6, b* -24.6 |
| HSL | 215°, 73 %, 80 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 79.0 of 100) |
| Contrast with Nabbi N15 White (lightest) | 1.6:1 |
| Contrast with Nabbi N01 Black (darkest) | 6.2:1 |
| Product line | Nabbi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Nabbi N28 Sky in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Nabbi N28 Sky. The closest is Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue (ΔE 4.5, close), so expect a visible step if you mix brands in one area. Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 8.2 | similar | #c4d0e3 |
| Hama 70 Light Grey | 10.4 | loose | #a5b3c0 |
| Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue | 11.3 | loose | #8aafc2 |
| Perler Blueberry Creme | 8.3 | similar | #85a8e3 |
| Perler Mist | 12.3 | loose | #93b0bd |
| Perler Robin's Egg | 13.5 | loose | #a9cdd5 |
| Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue | 4.5 | close | #a7bae1 |
| Artkal SE2 Raincloud | 6.7 | similar | #a2b2d3 |
| Artkal S136 Summer Rain | 7.6 | similar | #afb8df |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Nabbi N28 Sky
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 3840 maps to Nabbi N28 Sky with ΔE 5.5, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light | 5.5 | close | #b0c0da |
| DMC 3755 Baby Blue | 7.5 | similar | #93b4ce |
| Anchor 120 Blueberry Light | 5.0 | close | #b3c5df |
| Anchor 159 Sapphire Light | 6.1 | similar | #aacae2 |
| Madeira 909 Delft | 9.5 | similar | #90a5c3 |
Nabbi shades near Nabbi N28 Sky
The 6 nearest Nabbi beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Nabbi N28 Sky
No Nabbi blue is clearly lighter than Nabbi N28 Sky (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (#71a3e6), L* 66 against 79.
- Darker: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (#3b75cb), L* 49 against 79.
Using Nabbi N28 Sky in a design
Against Nabbi N01 Black the contrast is 6.2:1 (a clear edge) and against Nabbi N15 White 1.6:1, so Sky pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Nabbi color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Nabbi N23 Medium Blue, is ΔE 10.8 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Sky for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S135, ΔE 4.5) and Perler the furthest (Perler Blueberry Creme, ΔE 8.3). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Nabbi N28 Sky
Nabbi N28 Sky 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 N28 Sky?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (#c4d0e3), ΔE 8.2: a similar shade. Next are Hama 70 Light Grey (ΔE 10.4) and Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 11.3).
What hex code is Nabbi N28 Sky?
Nabbi N28 Sky is #a7c6f1 on screen: RGB 167, 198, 241, CIELAB L* 79.0, a* -0.6, b* -24.6, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Nabbi N28 Sky?
DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.5, close), followed by DMC 3755 Baby Blue (ΔE 7.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 120 Blueberry Light (ΔE 5.0).
Is there a Perler or Artkal version of Nabbi N28 Sky?
Perler: Perler Blueberry Creme (ΔE 8.3, similar). Artkal: Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue (ΔE 4.5, close).
Related
Nearby Nabbi colors
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue #71a3e6
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue #3b75cb
- Nabbi N24 Lavender #b6a0db
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey #d3cbcb
- Nabbi N15 White #f4f4f3
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) Hama, ΔE 8.2
- Perler Blueberry Creme Perler, ΔE 8.3
- Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue Artkal, ΔE 4.5
- DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light DMC thread, ΔE 5.5