Hama 109 Cloudy Grey
Hama 109 Cloudy Grey (#8a847f on screen) is a medium gray 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 5.2), Perler Stone (ΔE 5.7), Artkal S159 Oslo Gray (ΔE 6.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 646 Beaver Gray Dark (ΔE 3.7).
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Hama 109 Cloudy Grey
#8a847f · RGB 138, 132, 127
Closest to Hama 109 in other brands
- DMC 646 Beaver Gray Dark ΔE 3.7 close
- Anchor 1040 Pewter Medium ΔE 5.9 close
- Madeira 1903 Beige Gray Dark ΔE 7.3 similar
- Perler Stone ΔE 5.7 close
- Artkal S S159 Oslo Gray ΔE 6.7 similar
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 5.2 close
Hama 109 Cloudy Grey at a glance
| Hama code | 109 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Cloudy Grey |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #8a847f |
| RGB | 138, 132, 127 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 55.5, a* 1.3, b* 3.5 |
| HSL | 27°, 4 %, 52 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 55.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 3.1:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 5.0:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 109 Cloudy Grey in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 109 Cloudy Grey. The closest is Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 5.2, 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 Stone | 5.7 | close | #988c8c |
| Perler Grey | 7.8 | similar | #909497 |
| Perler Pewter | 12.6 | loose | #94a19d |
| Artkal S159 Oslo Gray | 6.7 | similar | #82878b |
| Artkal S07 Gray | 7.5 | similar | #959698 |
| Artkal S43 Dark Gray | 9.8 | similar | #70757b |
| Nabbi N08 Ash | 5.2 | close | #8d8b7f |
| Nabbi N06 Tan | 11.5 | loose | #ad967e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 109 Cloudy Grey
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 646, Hama 109 Cloudy Grey is a close match (ΔE 3.7).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 646 Beaver Gray Dark | 3.7 | close | #877d73 |
| DMC 169 Pewter Light | 3.7 | close | #848484 |
| Anchor 1040 Pewter Medium | 5.9 | close | #888170 |
| Anchor 399 Gray Medium Light | 6.1 | similar | #929293 |
| Madeira 1903 Beige Gray Dark | 7.3 | similar | #947f6f |
Hama shades near Hama 109 Cloudy Grey
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Hama 109 Cloudy Grey
Hama grays at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Cloudy Grey, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 17 Grey (#838f98), L* 59 against 56.
- Lighter: Hama 70 Light Grey (#a5b3c0), L* 72 against 56.
- Lighter: Hama 77 Cloudy White (#ced1c8), L* 83 against 56.
- Darker: Hama 117 Taupe Grey (#777169), L* 48 against 56.
- Darker: Hama 71 Dark Grey (#445059), L* 33 against 56.
- Darker: Hama 62 Silver (#48474a), L* 30 against 56.
Using Hama 109 Cloudy Grey in a design
Next to Hama 18 Black it has a contrast ratio of 5.0:1, a clear edge, against 3.1:1 next to Hama 01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it still shows, but softly.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 117 Taupe Grey, is ΔE 7.7 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Cloudy Grey for the whole design.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N08, ΔE 5.2) and Artkal the furthest (Artkal S159, ΔE 6.7). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 109 Cloudy Grey
Hama 109 Cloudy Grey 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 109 Cloudy Grey (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 109 Cloudy Grey?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Stone (#988c8c), ΔE 5.7: a close match. Next are Perler Grey (ΔE 7.8) and Perler Pewter (ΔE 12.6).
What hex code is Hama 109 Cloudy Grey?
Hama 109 Cloudy Grey is #8a847f on screen: RGB 138, 132, 127, CIELAB L* 55.5, a* 1.3, b* 3.5, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 109 Cloudy Grey?
DMC 646 Beaver Gray Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.7, close), followed by DMC 169 Pewter Light (ΔE 3.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1040 Pewter Medium (ΔE 5.9).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 109 Cloudy Grey?
Artkal: Artkal S159 Oslo Gray (ΔE 6.7, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N08 Ash (ΔE 5.2, close).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 17 Grey #838f98
- Hama 70 Light Grey #a5b3c0
- Hama 117 Taupe Grey #777169
- Hama 71 Dark Grey #445059
- Hama 112 Blush #ad8a82
- Hama 75 Tan #b78c6d
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Stone Perler, ΔE 5.7
- Artkal S159 Oslo Gray Artkal, ΔE 6.7
- Nabbi N08 Ash Nabbi, ΔE 5.2
- DMC 646 Beaver Gray Dark DMC thread, ΔE 3.7