Hama 26 Matt Rose
On screen, Hama 26 Matt Rose is #e8a498: a light, soft beige. Nearest beads: Artkal S94 Warm Blush (ΔE 4.7), Perler Coral (ΔE 5.7), Nabbi N18 Light Rose (ΔE 5.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 758 Terra Cotta Very Light (ΔE 1.9).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 26 Matt Rose
#e8a498 · RGB 232, 164, 152
Closest to Hama 26 in other brands
- DMC 758 Terra Cotta Very Light ΔE 1.9 very close
- Anchor 1021 Peony Light ΔE 3.0 close
- Madeira 2313 Peach Flesh ΔE 3.6 close
- Perler Coral ΔE 5.7 close
- Artkal S S94 Warm Blush ΔE 4.7 close
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose ΔE 5.9 close
Hama 26 Matt Rose at a glance
| Hama code | 26 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Matt Rose |
| Color family | Beige and tan |
| Hex (screen) | #e8a498 |
| RGB | 232, 164, 152 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 73.5, a* 23.6, b* 16.3 |
| HSL | 9°, 63 %, 75 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 73.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 1.7:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 9.0:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 26 Matt Rose in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 26 Matt Rose. The closest is Artkal S94 Warm Blush (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 Coral | 5.7 | close | #ff9a8b |
| Perler Blush | 8.1 | similar | #f99297 |
| Perler Orange Cream | 8.2 | similar | #efb79b |
| Artkal S94 Warm Blush | 4.7 | close | #dd9285 |
| Artkal S02 Burning Sand | 6.2 | similar | #ee927c |
| Artkal S50 Mandys Pink | 6.4 | similar | #e2a488 |
| Nabbi N18 Light Rose | 5.9 | close | #e1b4ab |
| Nabbi N26 Peach | 11.2 | loose | #fca879 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 26 Matt Rose
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 758, Hama 26 Matt Rose is a very close match (ΔE 1.9).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 758 Terra Cotta Very Light | 1.9 | very close | #eeaa9b |
| DMC 152 Shell Pink Medium Light | 2.2 | very close | #e2a099 |
| Anchor 1021 Peony Light | 3.0 | close | #e9aba5 |
| Anchor 8 Salmon Light | 3.1 | close | #f8a597 |
| Madeira 2313 Peach Flesh | 3.6 | close | #f1a994 |
Hama shades near Hama 26 Matt Rose
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker beiges next to Hama 26 Matt Rose
No Hama beige is clearly darker than Hama 26 Matt Rose (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) (#edbf9f), L* 81 against 74.
- Lighter: Hama 78 Light Peach (#f7c1aa), L* 82 against 74.
Using Hama 26 Matt Rose in a design
Next to Hama 18 Black it has a contrast ratio of 9.0:1, a strong edge, against 1.7:1 next to Hama 01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 95 Pastel Rose, is ΔE 7.9 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Matt Rose for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S94, ΔE 4.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N18, ΔE 5.9). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 26 Matt Rose
Hama 26 Matt Rose 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 26 Matt Rose (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 26 Matt Rose?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Coral (#ff9a8b), ΔE 5.7: a close match. Next are Perler Blush (ΔE 8.1) and Perler Orange Cream (ΔE 8.2).
What hex code is Hama 26 Matt Rose?
Hama 26 Matt Rose is #e8a498 on screen: RGB 232, 164, 152, CIELAB L* 73.5, a* 23.6, b* 16.3, in the beige and tan family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 26 Matt Rose?
DMC 758 Terra Cotta Very Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 1.9, very close), followed by DMC 152 Shell Pink Medium Light (ΔE 2.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1021 Peony Light (ΔE 3.0).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 26 Matt Rose?
Artkal: Artkal S94 Warm Blush (ΔE 4.7, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N18 Light Rose (ΔE 5.9, close).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) #edbf9f
- Hama 78 Light Peach #f7c1aa
- Hama 95 Pastel Rose #dd9ba3
- Hama 27 Beige #dcb18e
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Coral Perler, ΔE 5.7
- Artkal S94 Warm Blush Artkal, ΔE 4.7
- Nabbi N18 Light Rose Nabbi, ΔE 5.9
- DMC 758 Terra Cotta Very Light DMC thread, ΔE 1.9