Hama 22 Dark Red
On screen, Hama 22 Dark Red is #91020a: a dark, vivid red. Nearest beads: Artkal S34 Red (ΔE 8.8), Perler Cherry (ΔE 11.1), Nabbi N04 Maroon (ΔE 16.7). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3777 Terra Cotta Very Dark (ΔE 6.1).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 22 Dark Red
#91020a · RGB 145, 2, 10
Closest to Hama 22 in other brands
- DMC 3777 Terra Cotta Very Dark ΔE 6.1 similar
- Anchor 1015 Brick Dark ΔE 1.4 very close
- Madeira 509 Red Dark ΔE 1.7 very close
- Perler Cherry ΔE 11.1 loose
- Artkal S S34 Red ΔE 8.8 similar
- Nabbi N04 Maroon ΔE 16.7 loose
Hama 22 Dark Red at a glance
| Hama code | 22 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Dark Red |
| Color family | Red |
| Hex (screen) | #91020a |
| RGB | 145, 2, 10 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 29.6, a* 52.4, b* 39.0 |
| HSL | 357°, 97 %, 29 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 29.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 7.9:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 2.0:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 22 Dark Red in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 22 Dark Red. The closest is Artkal S34 Red (ΔE 8.8, 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 Cherry | 11.1 | loose | #9d2b3a |
| Perler Red | 11.9 | loose | #b0353c |
| Perler Rust | 14.1 | loose | #995043 |
| Artkal S34 Red | 8.8 | similar | #b61927 |
| Artkal S85 Red Wine | 10.6 | loose | #99323a |
| Artkal S58 Paprika | 11.3 | loose | #b11836 |
| Nabbi N04 Maroon | 16.7 | loose | #813547 |
| Nabbi N19 Red | 17.6 | loose | #df2638 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 22 Dark Red
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3777, Hama 22 Dark Red is a similar shade (ΔE 6.1).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3777 Terra Cotta Very Dark | 6.1 | similar | #863022 |
| DMC 816 Garnet | 6.3 | similar | #970b23 |
| Anchor 1015 Brick Dark | 1.4 | very close | #900911 |
| Anchor 341 Terra Cotta Dark | 3.4 | close | #8d2419 |
| Madeira 509 Red Dark | 1.7 | very close | #930011 |
Hama shades near Hama 22 Dark Red
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker reds next to Hama 22 Dark Red
Hama reds at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Dark Red, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 82 Plum (#91175a), L* 33 against 30.
- Lighter: Hama 114 Cherry Red (#9a2c31), L* 36 against 30.
- Lighter: Hama 05 Red (#b4060e), L* 38 against 30.
- Darker: Hama 118 Maroon Red (#612932), L* 25 against 30.
- Darker: Hama 30 Burgundy (#4e0c1b), L* 15 against 30.
Using Hama 22 Dark Red in a design
Next to Hama 01 White it has a contrast ratio of 7.9:1, a strong edge, and 2.0:1 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 20 Reddish Brown, is ΔE 5.6 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Dark Red for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S34, ΔE 8.8) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N04, ΔE 16.7). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 22 Dark Red
Hama 22 Dark 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 22 Dark Red (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 22 Dark Red?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Cherry (#9d2b3a), ΔE 11.1: a loose stand-in. Next are Perler Red (ΔE 11.9) and Perler Rust (ΔE 14.1).
What hex code is Hama 22 Dark Red?
Hama 22 Dark Red is #91020a on screen: RGB 145, 2, 10, CIELAB L* 29.6, a* 52.4, b* 39.0, in the red family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 22 Dark Red?
DMC 3777 Terra Cotta Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.1, similar), followed by DMC 816 Garnet (ΔE 6.3). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1015 Brick Dark (ΔE 1.4).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 22 Dark Red?
Artkal: Artkal S34 Red (ΔE 8.8, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N04 Maroon (ΔE 16.7, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 114 Cherry Red #9a2c31
- Hama 05 Red #b4060e
- Hama 118 Maroon Red #612932
- Hama 30 Burgundy #4e0c1b
- Hama 20 Reddish Brown #8d2a0f
- Hama 13 Transparent Red #c02435
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Cherry Perler, ΔE 11.1
- Artkal S34 Red Artkal, ΔE 8.8
- Nabbi N04 Maroon Nabbi, ΔE 16.7