Nabbi N29 Gold
On screen, Nabbi N29 Gold is #ee9527: a light, vivid orange. Nearest beads: Hama 60 Teddybear Brown (ΔE 1.6), Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange (ΔE 3.7), Perler Honey (ΔE 4.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 970 Pumpkin Light (ΔE 4.0).
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Nabbi fuse bead
Nabbi N29 Gold
#ee9527 · RGB 238, 149, 39
Closest to Nabbi N29 in other brands
- DMC 970 Pumpkin Light ΔE 4.0 close
- Anchor 303 Citrus Medium ΔE 2.4 very close
- Madeira 2307 Mahogany Very Light ΔE 4.8 close
- Perler Honey ΔE 4.1 close
- Hama 60 Teddybear Brown ΔE 1.6 very close
- Artkal S SP3 Pearlescent Orange ΔE 3.7 close
Nabbi N29 Gold at a glance
| Nabbi code | N29 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Gold |
| Color family | Orange |
| Hex (screen) | #ee9527 |
| RGB | 238, 149, 39 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 69.3, a* 25.8, b* 66.4 |
| HSL | 33°, 85 %, 54 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 69.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Nabbi N15 White (lightest) | 2.1:1 |
| Contrast with Nabbi N01 Black (darkest) | 4.7:1 |
| Product line | Nabbi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Nabbi N29 Gold in other bead brands
Hama has a bead within ΔE 3 of Nabbi N29 Gold, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Hama 60 Teddybear Brown (ΔE 1.6). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 60 Teddybear Brown | 1.6 | very close | #f0981e |
| Hama 38 Neon Orange | 6.0 | close | #fd8600 |
| Hama 61 Gold | 6.4 | similar | #d99350 |
| Perler Honey | 4.1 | close | #da8c2c |
| Perler Cheddar | 7.5 | similar | #fbb146 |
| Perler Butterscotch | 9.0 | similar | #da9964 |
| Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange | 3.7 | close | #f0a149 |
| Artkal S03 Tangerine | 4.8 | close | #ffa630 |
| Artkal S39 Yellow Orange | 6.7 | similar | #e68739 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Nabbi N29 Gold
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 970 maps to Nabbi N29 Gold with ΔE 4.0, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 970 Pumpkin Light | 4.0 | close | #f78b13 |
| DMC 741 Tangerine Medium | 4.2 | close | #ffa32b |
| Anchor 303 Citrus Medium | 2.4 | very close | #fa9517 |
| Anchor 1002 Antique Gold Light | 3.1 | close | #ed8b1d |
| Madeira 2307 Mahogany Very Light | 4.8 | close | #ec9141 |
Nabbi shades near Nabbi N29 Gold
The 6 nearest Nabbi beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker oranges next to Nabbi N29 Gold
Nabbi oranges at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Gold, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Nabbi N26 Peach (#fca879), L* 76 against 69.
- Lighter: Nabbi N07 Sand (#eeb182), L* 77 against 69.
- Darker: Nabbi N05 Caramel (#a76224), L* 48 against 69.
Using Nabbi N29 Gold in a design
Against Nabbi N01 Black the contrast is 4.7:1 (a clear edge) and against Nabbi N15 White 2.1:1, so Gold pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Nabbi color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Nabbi N07 Sand, is ΔE 12.0 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Gold for the whole design.
Across brands, Hama has the closest stand-in (Hama 60, ΔE 1.6) and Perler the furthest (Perler Honey, ΔE 4.1). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Nabbi N29 Gold
Nabbi N29 Gold 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 N29 Gold?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 60 Teddybear Brown (#f0981e), ΔE 1.6: a very close match. Next are Hama 38 Neon Orange (ΔE 6.0) and Hama 61 Gold (ΔE 6.4).
What hex code is Nabbi N29 Gold?
Nabbi N29 Gold is #ee9527 on screen: RGB 238, 149, 39, CIELAB L* 69.3, a* 25.8, b* 66.4, in the orange family.
Which DMC thread matches Nabbi N29 Gold?
DMC 970 Pumpkin Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.0, close), followed by DMC 741 Tangerine Medium (ΔE 4.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 303 Citrus Medium (ΔE 2.4).
Is there a Perler or Artkal version of Nabbi N29 Gold?
Perler: Perler Honey (ΔE 4.1, close). Artkal: Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange (ΔE 3.7, close).
Related
Nearby Nabbi colors
- Nabbi N26 Peach #fca879
- Nabbi N07 Sand #eeb182
- Nabbi N05 Caramel #a76224
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown #b58b69
- Nabbi N13 Orange #f3601b
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 60 Teddybear Brown Hama, ΔE 1.6
- Perler Honey Perler, ΔE 4.1
- Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange Artkal, ΔE 3.7