Hama 118 Maroon Red
Hama 118 Maroon Red (#612932 on screen) is a very dark, soft red 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Nabbi N04 Maroon (ΔE 7.5), Perler Cranapple (ΔE 8.2), Artkal S16 Brown (ΔE 12.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 154 Grape Very Dark (ΔE 3.7).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 118 Maroon Red
#612932 · RGB 97, 41, 50
Closest to Hama 118 in other brands
- DMC 154 Grape Very Dark ΔE 3.7 close
- Anchor 22 Burgundy Very Dark ΔE 6.5 similar
- Madeira 810 Antique Mauve Dark ΔE 6.1 similar
- Perler Cranapple ΔE 8.2 similar
- Artkal S S16 Brown ΔE 12.1 loose
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 7.5 similar
Hama 118 Maroon Red at a glance
| Hama code | 118 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Maroon Red |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #612932 |
| RGB | 97, 41, 50 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 24.8, a* 26.4, b* 6.6 |
| HSL | 350°, 41 %, 27 % |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 24.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 9.4:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 1.7:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 118 Maroon Red in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 118 Maroon Red. The closest is Nabbi N04 Maroon (ΔE 7.5, similar), 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 Cranapple | 8.2 | similar | #843947 |
| Perler Eggplant | 10.3 | loose | #6f3255 |
| Perler Cherry | 12.9 | loose | #9d2b3a |
| Artkal S16 Brown | 12.1 | loose | #65463d |
| Artkal S146 Bloodrose Red | 12.5 | loose | #9d1a38 |
| Artkal S85 Red Wine | 12.6 | loose | #99323a |
| Nabbi N04 Maroon | 7.5 | similar | #813547 |
| Nabbi N03 Brown Medium | 11.2 | loose | #5a3e36 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 118 Maroon Red
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 154, Hama 118 Maroon Red is a close match (ΔE 3.7).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 154 Grape Very Dark | 3.7 | close | #572433 |
| DMC 3802 Antique Mauve Very Dark | 7.1 | similar | #714149 |
| Anchor 22 Burgundy Very Dark | 6.5 | similar | #59091f |
| Anchor 897 Rose Wine Very Dark | 6.6 | similar | #701a24 |
| Madeira 810 Antique Mauve Dark | 6.1 | similar | #7b2a34 |
Hama shades near Hama 118 Maroon Red
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Hama 118 Maroon Red
Hama reds at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Maroon Red, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 22 Dark Red (#91020a), L* 30 against 25.
- Lighter: Hama 82 Plum (#91175a), L* 33 against 25.
- Lighter: Hama 114 Cherry Red (#9a2c31), L* 36 against 25.
- Darker: Hama 30 Burgundy (#4e0c1b), L* 15 against 25.
Using Hama 118 Maroon Red in a design
Next to Hama 01 White it has a contrast ratio of 9.4:1, a strong edge, and 1.7:1 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 30 Burgundy, is ΔE 7.0 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Maroon Red for the whole design.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N04, ΔE 7.5) and Artkal the furthest (Artkal S16, ΔE 12.1). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 118 Maroon Red
Hama 118 Maroon Red 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 118 Maroon Red (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 118 Maroon Red?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Cranapple (#843947), ΔE 8.2: a similar shade. Next are Perler Eggplant (ΔE 10.3) and Perler Cherry (ΔE 12.9).
What hex code is Hama 118 Maroon Red?
Hama 118 Maroon Red is #612932 on screen: RGB 97, 41, 50, CIELAB L* 24.8, a* 26.4, b* 6.6, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 118 Maroon Red?
DMC 154 Grape Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.7, close), followed by DMC 3802 Antique Mauve Very Dark (ΔE 7.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 22 Burgundy Very Dark (ΔE 6.5).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 118 Maroon Red?
Artkal: Artkal S16 Brown (ΔE 12.1, loose). Nabbi: Nabbi N04 Maroon (ΔE 7.5, similar).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 82 Plum #91175a
- Hama 114 Cherry Red #9a2c31
- Hama 30 Burgundy #4e0c1b
- Hama 63 Bronze #42312f
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Cranapple Perler, ΔE 8.2
- Artkal S16 Brown Artkal, ΔE 12.1
- Nabbi N04 Maroon Nabbi, ΔE 7.5
- DMC 154 Grape Very Dark DMC thread, ΔE 3.7