Hama 21 Light Brown
On screen, Hama 21 Light Brown is #be6c21: a medium, vivid orange. Nearest beads: Artkal S83 Sienna (ΔE 4.7), Nabbi N05 Caramel (ΔE 6.0), Perler Orange (ΔE 10.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 921 Copper (ΔE 4.2).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 21 Light Brown
#be6c21 · RGB 190, 108, 33
Closest to Hama 21 in other brands
- DMC 921 Copper ΔE 4.2 close
- Anchor 308 Topaz Medium Dark ΔE 1.8 very close
- Madeira 2212 Topaz Dark ΔE 3.0 very close
- Perler Orange ΔE 10.0 loose
- Artkal S S83 Sienna ΔE 4.7 close
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 6.0 close
Hama 21 Light Brown at a glance
| Hama code | 21 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Light Brown |
| Color family | Orange |
| Hex (screen) | #be6c21 |
| RGB | 190, 108, 33 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 53.8, a* 27.3, b* 52.6 |
| HSL | 29°, 70 %, 44 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 53.8 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 3.3:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 4.7:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 21 Light Brown in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 21 Light Brown. The closest is Artkal S83 Sienna (ΔE 4.7, 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 Orange | 10.0 | loose | #eb7b31 |
| Perler Honey | 11.0 | loose | #da8c2c |
| Perler Light Brown | 12.1 | loose | #936848 |
| Artkal S83 Sienna | 4.7 | close | #bb6833 |
| Artkal S47 Marigold | 6.1 | similar | #b27938 |
| Artkal S97 Papaya | 6.9 | similar | #dc772b |
| Nabbi N05 Caramel | 6.0 | close | #a76224 |
| Nabbi N13 Orange | 12.3 | loose | #f3601b |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 21 Light Brown
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 921, Hama 21 Light Brown is a close match (ΔE 4.2).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 921 Copper | 4.2 | close | #c66218 |
| DMC 3826 Golden Brown | 5.1 | close | #ad7239 |
| Anchor 308 Topaz Medium Dark | 1.8 | very close | #bd6e1a |
| Anchor 1001 Antique Gold Medium | 4.3 | close | #d26c10 |
| Madeira 2212 Topaz Dark | 3.0 | very close | #c57115 |
Hama shades near Hama 21 Light Brown
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker oranges next to Hama 21 Light Brown
No Hama orange is clearly darker than Hama 21 Light Brown (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange (#fe630b), L* 62 against 54.
- Lighter: Hama 79 Apricot (#f87633), L* 64 against 54.
- Lighter: Hama 61 Gold (#d99350), L* 67 against 54.
Using Hama 21 Light Brown in a design
Next to Hama 18 Black it has a contrast ratio of 4.7:1, a clear edge, against 3.3:1 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 04 Orange, is ΔE 11.6 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Light Brown for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S83, ΔE 4.7) and Perler the furthest (Perler Orange, ΔE 10.0). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 21 Light Brown
Hama 21 Light Brown 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 21 Light Brown (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 21 Light Brown?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Orange (#eb7b31), ΔE 10.0: a loose stand-in. Next are Perler Honey (ΔE 11.0) and Perler Light Brown (ΔE 12.1).
What hex code is Hama 21 Light Brown?
Hama 21 Light Brown is #be6c21 on screen: RGB 190, 108, 33, CIELAB L* 53.8, a* 27.3, b* 52.6, in the orange family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 21 Light Brown?
DMC 921 Copper is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.2, close), followed by DMC 3826 Golden Brown (ΔE 5.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 308 Topaz Medium Dark (ΔE 1.8).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 21 Light Brown?
Artkal: Artkal S83 Sienna (ΔE 4.7, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N05 Caramel (ΔE 6.0, close).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 79 Apricot #f87633
- Hama 61 Gold #d99350
- Hama 04 Orange #d14803
- Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange #fe630b
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Orange Perler, ΔE 10.0
- Artkal S83 Sienna Artkal, ΔE 4.7
- Nabbi N05 Caramel Nabbi, ΔE 6.0