Hama 42 Fluorescent Green
On screen, Hama 42 Fluorescent Green is #0cbd51: a medium, vivid green. Nearest beads: Artkal S08 Emerald (ΔE 3.2), Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 4.6), Perler Kiwi Lime (ΔE 7.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 702 Kelly Green (ΔE 7.7).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 42 Fluorescent Green
#0cbd51 · RGB 12, 189, 81
Closest to Hama 42 in other brands
- DMC 702 Kelly Green ΔE 7.7 similar
- Anchor 225 Emerald Light ΔE 5.9 close
- Madeira 1307 Chartreuse Light ΔE 7.6 similar
- Perler Kiwi Lime ΔE 7.0 similar
- Artkal S S08 Emerald ΔE 3.2 close
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 4.6 close
Hama 42 Fluorescent Green at a glance
| Hama code | 42 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Fluorescent Green |
| Color family | Green |
| Hex (screen) | #0cbd51 |
| RGB | 12, 189, 81 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 67.3, a* -62.6, b* 43.0 |
| HSL | 143°, 88 %, 39 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 67.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 2.1:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 7.4:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 42 Fluorescent Green in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 42 Fluorescent Green. The closest is Artkal S08 Emerald (ΔE 3.2, 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 Kiwi Lime | 7.0 | similar | #69b845 |
| Perler Green | 7.1 | similar | #4dab64 |
| Perler Pastel Green | 11.0 | loose | #6dcc94 |
| Artkal S08 Emerald | 3.2 | close | #1fc467 |
| Artkal SN2 Neon Green | 3.8 | close | #01c63e |
| Artkal ST5 Transparent Green | 4.9 | close | #0fae58 |
| Nabbi N22 Lime | 4.6 | close | #48af4f |
| Nabbi N16 Green | 21.9 | loose | #297a3b |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 42 Fluorescent Green
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 702, Hama 42 Fluorescent Green is a similar shade (ΔE 7.7).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 702 Kelly Green | 7.7 | similar | #47a72f |
| DMC 703 Chartreuse | 9.7 | similar | #7bb547 |
| Anchor 225 Emerald Light | 5.9 | close | #64b55d |
| Anchor 238 Spring Green Medium | 8.1 | similar | #60ad36 |
| Madeira 1307 Chartreuse Light | 7.6 | similar | #76c860 |
Hama shades near Hama 42 Fluorescent Green
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker greens next to Hama 42 Fluorescent Green
Hama greens at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Fluorescent Green, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 101 Eucalyptus (#a9c39b), L* 76 against 67.
- Lighter: Hama 98 Pastel Mint (#94cca4), L* 77 against 67.
- Lighter: Hama 47 Pastel Green (#80df96), L* 82 against 67.
- Darker: Hama 115 Bright Green (#6e975f), L* 58 against 67.
- Darker: Hama 110 Matcha (#838956), L* 55 against 67.
- Darker: Hama 84 Olive Green (#687836), L* 48 against 67.
Using Hama 42 Fluorescent Green in a design
Next to Hama 18 Black it has a contrast ratio of 7.4:1, a strong edge, against 2.1:1 next to Hama 01 White. It works as a highlight on dark designs; beside white beads it blends in.
Hama 37 Neon Green is only ΔE 2.8 away, so on a fused piece the two read as one color. If you run short of Fluorescent Green, 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 S08, ΔE 3.2) and Perler the furthest (Perler Kiwi Lime, ΔE 7.0). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
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 42 Fluorescent Green
Hama 42 Fluorescent 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 42 Fluorescent Green (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 42 Fluorescent Green?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Kiwi Lime (#69b845), ΔE 7.0: a similar shade. Next are Perler Green (ΔE 7.1) and Perler Pastel Green (ΔE 11.0).
What hex code is Hama 42 Fluorescent Green?
Hama 42 Fluorescent Green is #0cbd51 on screen: RGB 12, 189, 81, CIELAB L* 67.3, a* -62.6, b* 43.0, in the green family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 42 Fluorescent Green?
DMC 702 Kelly Green is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 7.7, similar), followed by DMC 703 Chartreuse (ΔE 9.7). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 225 Emerald Light (ΔE 5.9).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 42 Fluorescent Green?
Artkal: Artkal S08 Emerald (ΔE 3.2, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 4.6, close).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint #94cca4
- Hama 47 Pastel Green #80df96
- Hama 37 Neon Green #06b73c
- Hama 115 Bright Green #6e975f
- Hama 16 Transparent Green #37b876
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Kiwi Lime Perler, ΔE 7.0
- Artkal S08 Emerald Artkal, ΔE 3.2
- Nabbi N22 Lime Nabbi, ΔE 4.6