Hama 06 Pink
On screen, Hama 06 Pink is #ea8aa5: a light, rich pink. Nearest beads: Artkal S40 Carnation Pink (ΔE 5.7), Perler Cotton Candy (ΔE 6.2), Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 7.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3733 Dusty Rose (ΔE 2.5).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 06 Pink
#ea8aa5 · RGB 234, 138, 165
Closest to Hama 06 in other brands
- DMC 3733 Dusty Rose ΔE 2.5 very close
- Anchor 75 Antique Rose Medium Light ΔE 1.8 very close
- Madeira 613 Rose Light ΔE 3.8 close
- Perler Cotton Candy ΔE 6.2 similar
- Artkal S S40 Carnation Pink ΔE 5.7 close
- Nabbi N25 Pink ΔE 7.0 similar
Hama 06 Pink at a glance
| Hama code | 06 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Pink |
| Color family | Pink |
| Hex (screen) | #ea8aa5 |
| RGB | 234, 138, 165 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 68.3, a* 39.7, b* 1.7 |
| HSL | 343°, 70 %, 73 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 68.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 2.0:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 7.7:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 06 Pink in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 06 Pink. The closest is Artkal S40 Carnation Pink (ΔE 5.7, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Cotton Candy | 6.2 | similar | #f479b0 |
| Perler Bubblegum | 7.0 | similar | #d8729a |
| Perler Blush | 7.8 | similar | #f99297 |
| Artkal S40 Carnation Pink | 5.7 | close | #e182b0 |
| Artkal SP4 Pearlescent Pink | 6.8 | similar | #dc9ea9 |
| Artkal S36 Old Pink | 9.2 | similar | #ce6d83 |
| Nabbi N25 Pink | 7.0 | similar | #ee6a97 |
| Nabbi N18 Light Rose | 15.9 | loose | #e1b4ab |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 06 Pink
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3733, Hama 06 Pink is a very close match (ΔE 2.5).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3733 Dusty Rose | 2.5 | very close | #e8879b |
| DMC 3833 Raspberry Light | 3.0 | close | #ea8699 |
| Anchor 75 Antique Rose Medium Light | 1.8 | very close | #f285a3 |
| Anchor 66 Raspberry Light | 3.0 | close | #e987ad |
| Madeira 613 Rose Light | 3.8 | close | #ec95b6 |
Hama shades near Hama 06 Pink
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker pinks next to Hama 06 Pink
Hama pinks at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Pink, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 72 Translucent Pink (#f097b0), L* 72 against 68.
- Darker: Hama 96 Pastel Lilac (#b491ad), L* 64 against 68.
Using Hama 06 Pink in a design
Next to Hama 18 Black it has a contrast ratio of 7.7:1, a strong edge, against 2.0:1 next to Hama 01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 72 Translucent Pink, is ΔE 3.2 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Pink for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S40, ΔE 5.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N25, ΔE 7.0). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 06 Pink
Hama 06 Pink belongs to Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm). It fits a 5 mm Midi pegboard (29 × 29 pegs), and because Perler, Artkal S or Nabbi beads are 5 mm too, it can share a board with them.
There is also a mini version, Hama Mini 06 Pink (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 06 Pink?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Cotton Candy (#f479b0), ΔE 6.2: a similar shade. Next are Perler Bubblegum (ΔE 7.0) and Perler Blush (ΔE 7.8).
What hex code is Hama 06 Pink?
Hama 06 Pink is #ea8aa5 on screen: RGB 234, 138, 165, CIELAB L* 68.3, a* 39.7, b* 1.7, in the pink family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 06 Pink?
DMC 3733 Dusty Rose is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.5, very close), followed by DMC 3833 Raspberry Light (ΔE 3.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 75 Antique Rose Medium Light (ΔE 1.8).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 06 Pink?
Artkal: Artkal S40 Carnation Pink (ΔE 5.7, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N25 Pink (ΔE 7.0, similar).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose #dd9ba3
- Hama 72 Translucent Pink #f097b0
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac #b491ad
- Hama 26 Matt Rose #e8a498
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Cotton Candy Perler, ΔE 6.2
- Artkal S40 Carnation Pink Artkal, ΔE 5.7
- Nabbi N25 Pink Nabbi, ΔE 7.0