Hama 106 Light Lavender
On screen, Hama 106 Light Lavender is #ccc5ed: a light, soft blue. Nearest beads: Artkal S33 Maverick (ΔE 4.4), Perler Lavender (ΔE 10.0), Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 10.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 26 Lavender Pale (ΔE 4.5).
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Hama 106 Light Lavender
#ccc5ed · RGB 204, 197, 237
Closest to Hama 106 in other brands
- DMC 26 Lavender Pale ΔE 4.5 close
- Anchor 342 Lilac Light ΔE 7.2 similar
- Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light ΔE 6.9 similar
- Perler Lavender ΔE 10.0 loose
- Artkal S S33 Maverick ΔE 4.4 close
- Nabbi N24 Lavender ΔE 10.2 loose
Hama 106 Light Lavender at a glance
| Hama code | 106 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Light Lavender |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #ccc5ed |
| RGB | 204, 197, 237 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 81.2, a* 10.2, b* -18.9 |
| HSL | 251°, 53 %, 85 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 81.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 1.4:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 11.3:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 106 Light Lavender in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 106 Light Lavender. The closest is Artkal S33 Maverick (ΔE 4.4, 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 Lavender | 10.0 | loose | #af9fce |
| Perler Frosted Lilac | 11.2 | loose | #cdb7c3 |
| Perler Light Pink | 11.9 | loose | #e1bcce |
| Artkal S33 Maverick | 4.4 | close | #c0b7d7 |
| Artkal S153 Pale Lilac | 6.2 | similar | #bcc3e1 |
| Artkal S136 Summer Rain | 7.0 | similar | #afb8df |
| Nabbi N24 Lavender | 10.2 | loose | #b6a0db |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 13.0 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 106 Light Lavender
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 26 maps to Hama 106 Light Lavender with ΔE 4.5, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 26 Lavender Pale | 4.5 | close | #d7cae6 |
| DMC 25 Lavender Ultra Light | 6.1 | similar | #dad2e9 |
| Anchor 342 Lilac Light | 7.2 | similar | #d9bedd |
| Anchor 120 Blueberry Light | 11.1 | loose | #b3c5df |
| Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light | 6.9 | similar | #afb2d3 |
Hama shades near Hama 106 Light Lavender
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Hama 106 Light Lavender
No Hama blue is clearly lighter than Hama 106 Light Lavender (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (#8aafc2), L* 69 against 81.
- Darker: Hama 73 Translucent Aqua (#59aef5), L* 69 against 81.
- Darker: Hama 46 Pastel Blue (#51aee4), L* 68 against 81.
Using Hama 106 Light Lavender in a design
Against Hama 18 Black the contrast is 11.3:1 (a strong edge) and against Hama 01 White 1.4:1, so Light Lavender pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark), is ΔE 11.1 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Light Lavender for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S33, ΔE 4.4) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N24, ΔE 10.2). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 106 Light Lavender
Hama 106 Light Lavender 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 106 Light Lavender (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 106 Light Lavender?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Lavender (#af9fce), ΔE 10.0: a loose stand-in. Next are Perler Frosted Lilac (ΔE 11.2) and Perler Light Pink (ΔE 11.9).
What hex code is Hama 106 Light Lavender?
Hama 106 Light Lavender is #ccc5ed on screen: RGB 204, 197, 237, CIELAB L* 81.2, a* 10.2, b* -18.9, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 106 Light Lavender?
DMC 26 Lavender Pale is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.5, close), followed by DMC 25 Lavender Ultra Light (ΔE 6.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 342 Lilac Light (ΔE 7.2).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 106 Light Lavender?
Artkal: Artkal S33 Maverick (ΔE 4.4, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N24 Lavender (ΔE 10.2, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) #c4d0e3
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue #8aafc2
- Hama 107 Lavender #6a87c1
- Hama 70 Light Grey #a5b3c0
- Hama 96 Pastel Lilac #b491ad
- Hama 01 White #e5ecf1
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Lavender Perler, ΔE 10.0
- Artkal S33 Maverick Artkal, ΔE 4.4
- Nabbi N24 Lavender Nabbi, ΔE 10.2
- DMC 26 Lavender Pale DMC thread, ΔE 4.5
- Anchor 342 Lilac Light Anchor thread, ΔE 7.2