Hama 28 Dark Green
Hama 28 Dark Green is a very dark, muted green fuse bead, #1e2c1c on screen. Nearest beads: Nabbi N09 Hunter Green (ΔE 9.9), Artkal S91 Brunswick Green (ΔE 10.5), Perler Evergreen (ΔE 13.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 934 Avocado Green Black (ΔE 7.8).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 28 Dark Green
#1e2c1c · RGB 30, 44, 28
Closest to Hama 28 in other brands
- DMC 934 Avocado Green Black ΔE 7.8 similar
- Anchor 862 Laurel Green Dark ΔE 9.1 similar
- Madeira 1314 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 8.8 similar
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 13.9 loose
- Artkal S S91 Brunswick Green ΔE 10.5 loose
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 9.9 similar
Hama 28 Dark Green at a glance
| Hama code | 28 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Dark Green |
| Color family | Green |
| Hex (screen) | #1e2c1c |
| RGB | 30, 44, 28 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 16.3, a* -9.9, b* 8.5 |
| HSL | 113°, 22 %, 14 % |
| Lightness | very dark (L* 16.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 12.3:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 1.3:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 28 Dark Green in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 28 Dark Green. The closest is Nabbi N09 Hunter Green (ΔE 9.9, 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 Evergreen | 13.9 | loose | #305545 |
| Perler Black | 14.0 | loose | #323234 |
| Perler Dark Spruce | 15.2 | loose | #14313b |
| Artkal S91 Brunswick Green | 10.5 | loose | #153838 |
| Artkal S13 Black | 12.7 | loose | #292a2b |
| Artkal S158 Pepper | 15.3 | loose | #3a3e42 |
| Nabbi N09 Hunter Green | 9.9 | similar | #2f4a39 |
| Nabbi N01 Black | 15.4 | loose | #3a3d41 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 28 Dark Green
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 934, Hama 28 Dark Green is a similar shade (ΔE 7.8).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 934 Avocado Green Black | 7.8 | similar | #313919 |
| DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 12.7 | loose | #174923 |
| Anchor 862 Laurel Green Dark | 9.1 | similar | #314424 |
| Anchor 683 Turf Green | 9.8 | similar | #1f433a |
| Madeira 1314 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 8.8 | similar | #001c18 |
Hama shades near Hama 28 Dark Green
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker greens next to Hama 28 Dark Green
No Hama green is clearly darker than Hama 28 Dark Green (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Hama 102 Forest Green (#356b2d), L* 40 against 16.
- Lighter: Hama 10 Green (#027643), L* 43 against 16.
- Lighter: Hama 84 Olive Green (#687836), L* 48 against 16.
Using Hama 28 Dark Green in a design
Next to Hama 01 White it has a contrast ratio of 12.3:1, a strong edge, and 1.3:1 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 18 Black, is ΔE 15.4 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Dark Green for the whole design.
Across brands, Nabbi has the closest stand-in (Nabbi N09, ΔE 9.9) and Perler the furthest (Perler Evergreen, ΔE 13.9). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 28 Dark Green
Hama 28 Dark Green 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 28 Dark Green (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 28 Dark Green?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Evergreen (#305545), ΔE 13.9: a loose stand-in. Next are Perler Black (ΔE 14.0) and Perler Dark Spruce (ΔE 15.2).
What hex code is Hama 28 Dark Green?
Hama 28 Dark Green is #1e2c1c on screen: RGB 30, 44, 28, CIELAB L* 16.3, a* -9.9, b* 8.5, in the green family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 28 Dark Green?
DMC 934 Avocado Green Black is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 7.8, similar), followed by DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 12.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 862 Laurel Green Dark (ΔE 9.1).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 28 Dark Green?
Artkal: Artkal S91 Brunswick Green (ΔE 10.5, loose). Nabbi: Nabbi N09 Hunter Green (ΔE 9.9, similar).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 102 Forest Green #356b2d
- Hama 10 Green #027643
- Hama 18 Black #141315
- Hama 62 Silver #48474a
- Hama 71 Dark Grey #445059
- Hama 116 Midnight Blue #222838
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Evergreen Perler, ΔE 13.9
- Artkal S91 Brunswick Green Artkal, ΔE 10.5
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green Nabbi, ΔE 9.9
- DMC 934 Avocado Green Black DMC thread, ΔE 7.8