Hama 102 Forest Green
Hama 102 Forest Green (#356b2d on screen) is a dark, rich green 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal S124 Pooltable Felt (ΔE 5.3), Nabbi N16 Green (ΔE 5.7), Perler Dark Green (ΔE 9.3). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3346 Hunter Green (ΔE 3.3).
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Hama 102 Forest Green
#356b2d · RGB 53, 107, 45
Closest to Hama 102 in other brands
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green ΔE 3.3 close
- Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium ΔE 4.2 close
- Madeira 1206 Jade Dark ΔE 4.3 close
- Perler Dark Green ΔE 9.3 similar
- Artkal S S124 Pooltable Felt ΔE 5.3 close
- Nabbi N16 Green ΔE 5.7 close
Hama 102 Forest Green at a glance
| Hama code | 102 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Forest Green |
| Color family | Green |
| Hex (screen) | #356b2d |
| RGB | 53, 107, 45 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 40.3, a* -31.3, b* 29.0 |
| HSL | 112°, 41 %, 30 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 40.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 5.3:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 2.9:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 102 Forest Green in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 102 Forest Green. The closest is Artkal S124 Pooltable Felt (ΔE 5.3, 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 Dark Green | 9.3 | similar | #007b4e |
| Perler Olive | 12.3 | loose | #696e31 |
| Perler Shamrock | 13.7 | loose | #008f53 |
| Artkal S124 Pooltable Felt | 5.3 | close | #0d7535 |
| Artkal S151 Forrest Green | 7.2 | similar | #345621 |
| Artkal S71 Jade Green | 7.4 | similar | #007d2b |
| Nabbi N16 Green | 5.7 | close | #297a3b |
| Nabbi N09 Hunter Green | 15.6 | loose | #2f4a39 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 102 Forest Green
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3346, Hama 102 Forest Green is a close match (ΔE 3.3).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3346 Hunter Green | 3.3 | close | #406a3a |
| DMC 699 Green | 5.0 | close | #056517 |
| Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium | 4.2 | close | #466633 |
| Anchor 244 Grass Green Medium Dark | 4.2 | close | #377739 |
| Madeira 1206 Jade Dark | 4.3 | close | #156c34 |
Hama shades near Hama 102 Forest Green
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker greens next to Hama 102 Forest Green
Hama greens at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Forest Green, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 84 Olive Green (#687836), L* 48 against 40.
- Lighter: Hama 110 Matcha (#838956), L* 55 against 40.
- Lighter: Hama 115 Bright Green (#6e975f), L* 58 against 40.
- Darker: Hama 28 Dark Green (#1e2c1c), L* 16 against 40.
Using Hama 102 Forest Green in a design
Next to Hama 01 White it has a contrast ratio of 5.3:1, a clear edge, and 2.9:1 next to Hama 18 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 10 Green, is ΔE 7.2 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Forest Green for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S124, ΔE 5.3) and Perler the furthest (Perler Dark Green, ΔE 9.3). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 102 Forest Green
Hama 102 Forest Green 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 102 Forest Green (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 102 Forest Green?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Dark Green (#007b4e), ΔE 9.3: a similar shade. Next are Perler Olive (ΔE 12.3) and Perler Shamrock (ΔE 13.7).
What hex code is Hama 102 Forest Green?
Hama 102 Forest Green is #356b2d on screen: RGB 53, 107, 45, CIELAB L* 40.3, a* -31.3, b* 29.0, in the green family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 102 Forest Green?
DMC 3346 Hunter Green is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.3, close), followed by DMC 699 Green (ΔE 5.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 262 Loden Green Medium (ΔE 4.2).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 102 Forest Green?
Artkal: Artkal S124 Pooltable Felt (ΔE 5.3, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N16 Green (ΔE 5.7, close).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 10 Green #027643
- Hama 84 Olive Green #687836
- Hama 28 Dark Green #1e2c1c
- Hama 115 Bright Green #6e975f
- Hama 110 Matcha #838956
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Dark Green Perler, ΔE 9.3
- Artkal S124 Pooltable Felt Artkal, ΔE 5.3
- Nabbi N16 Green Nabbi, ΔE 5.7
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green DMC thread, ΔE 3.3