Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue
Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue is a dark, rich blue fuse bead, #2659b2 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue (ΔE 3.5), Perler Dark Blue (ΔE 5.4), Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 10.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 6.9).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue
#2659b2 · RGB 38, 89, 178
Closest to Hama 41 in other brands
- DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark ΔE 6.9 similar
- Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium ΔE 3.3 close
- Madeira 1102 Electric Blue Dark ΔE 4.9 close
- Perler Dark Blue ΔE 5.4 close
- Artkal S S103 Caribbian Blue ΔE 3.5 close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 10.1 loose
Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue at a glance
| Hama code | 41 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Fluorescent Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #2659b2 |
| RGB | 38, 89, 178 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 39.2, a* 15.7, b* -52.2 |
| HSL | 218°, 65 %, 42 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 39.2 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 5.6:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 2.8:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue. The closest is Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue (ΔE 3.5, 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 Dark Blue | 5.4 | close | #0e5092 |
| Perler Cobalt | 6.0 | similar | #0065b1 |
| Perler Iris | 6.8 | similar | #4e56a3 |
| Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue | 3.5 | close | #005aa9 |
| Artkal S11 Dark Blue | 4.0 | close | #004fa4 |
| Artkal SE6 Neptune | 4.2 | close | #2a63c8 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 10.1 | loose | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 16.0 | loose | #644591 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 803, Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue is a similar shade (ΔE 6.9).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | 6.9 | similar | #2c597c |
| DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark | 7.2 | similar | #35668b |
| Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium | 3.3 | close | #165ba4 |
| Anchor 137 Wedgewood Medium | 3.5 | close | #3161a1 |
| Madeira 1102 Electric Blue Dark | 4.9 | close | #0054d7 |
Hama shades near Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue
Hama blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Fluorescent Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 119 Sky Blue (#4167b4), L* 44 against 39.
- Lighter: Hama 83 Petrol Blue (#037a9f), L* 48 against 39.
- Lighter: Hama 15 Transparent Blue (#487ed5), L* 53 against 39.
- Darker: Hama 08 Blue (#0239a3), L* 28 against 39.
- Darker: Hama 116 Midnight Blue (#222838), L* 16 against 39.
Using Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue in a design
Next to Hama 01 White it has a contrast ratio of 5.6:1, a clear edge, and 2.8:1 next to Hama 18 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
Hama 36 Neon Blue is only ΔE 2.0 away, and 1 more Hama color is within ΔE 3, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Fluorescent Blue, that is the swap; if you want two distinct shades side by side, pick something further apart.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S103, ΔE 3.5) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N17, ΔE 10.1). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
The name says fluorescent: that finish changes how the bead reads in light, and a hex value cannot capture it. Treat the swatch as the base color only.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue
Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue 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.
The Hama Mini range has no bead of the same number; its closest mini color is Hama Mini 36 Neon Blue (ΔE 2.0).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Dark Blue (#0e5092), ΔE 5.4: a close match. Next are Perler Cobalt (ΔE 6.0) and Perler Iris (ΔE 6.8).
What hex code is Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue?
Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue is #2659b2 on screen: RGB 38, 89, 178, CIELAB L* 39.2, a* 15.7, b* -52.2, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue?
DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.9, similar), followed by DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark (ΔE 7.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium (ΔE 3.3).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 41 Fluorescent Blue?
Artkal: Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue (ΔE 3.5, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 10.1, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 09 Light Blue #025bc3
- Hama 119 Sky Blue #4167b4
- Hama 36 Neon Blue #2353b0
- Hama 08 Blue #0239a3
- Hama 74 Translucent Lilac #5b55bd
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Dark Blue Perler, ΔE 5.4
- Artkal S103 Caribbian Blue Artkal, ΔE 3.5
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 10.1
- DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark DMC thread, ΔE 6.9
- Anchor 142 Copen Blue Medium Anchor thread, ΔE 3.3