Hama 46 Pastel Blue
Hama 46 Pastel Blue is a medium, rich blue fuse bead, #51aee4 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue (ΔE 2.6), Perler Pastel Blue (ΔE 5.4), Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 8.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 826 Blue Medium (ΔE 6.7).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 46 Pastel Blue
#51aee4 · RGB 81, 174, 228
Closest to Hama 46 in other brands
- DMC 826 Blue Medium ΔE 6.7 similar
- Anchor 1090 Electric Blue ΔE 2.4 very close
- Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium ΔE 8.8 similar
- Perler Pastel Blue ΔE 5.4 close
- Artkal S S98 Himalaya Blue ΔE 2.6 very close
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 8.4 similar
Hama 46 Pastel Blue at a glance
| Hama code | 46 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Pastel Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #51aee4 |
| RGB | 81, 174, 228 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 67.7, a* -11.2, b* -35.3 |
| HSL | 202°, 73 %, 61 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 67.7 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 2.1:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 7.5:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 46 Pastel Blue in other bead brands
Artkal has a bead within ΔE 3 of Hama 46 Pastel Blue, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue (ΔE 2.6). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Pastel Blue | 5.4 | close | #4a9ccf |
| Perler Turquoise | 8.7 | similar | #0098c5 |
| Perler Blueberry Creme | 10.5 | loose | #85a8e3 |
| Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue | 2.6 | very close | #6aaedb |
| Artkal S53 Turquoise | 3.2 | close | #55a4d9 |
| Artkal S101 Electric Blue | 3.8 | close | #00a7e3 |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 8.4 | similar | #71a3e6 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 13.1 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 46 Pastel Blue
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 826, Hama 46 Pastel Blue is a similar shade (ΔE 6.7).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 826 Blue Medium | 6.7 | similar | #6b9ebf |
| DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium | 7.2 | similar | #739fc1 |
| Anchor 1090 Electric Blue | 2.4 | very close | #3ea9ea |
| Anchor 433 Ice Blue | 4.3 | close | #00a6de |
| Madeira 1103 Electric Blue Medium | 8.8 | similar | #0093d7 |
Hama shades near Hama 46 Pastel Blue
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Hama 46 Pastel Blue
Hama blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Pastel Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 106 Light Lavender (#ccc5ed), L* 81 against 68.
- Lighter: Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (#c4d0e3), L* 83 against 68.
- Darker: Hama 31 Turquoise (#489ab9), L* 60 against 68.
- Darker: Hama 107 Lavender (#6a87c1), L* 56 against 68.
- Darker: Hama 15 Transparent Blue (#487ed5), L* 53 against 68.
Using Hama 46 Pastel Blue in a design
Next to Hama 18 Black it has a contrast ratio of 7.5:1, 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.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 73 Translucent Aqua, is ΔE 4.1 away (close), so a swap would show; buy enough Pastel Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S98, ΔE 2.6) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N23, ΔE 8.4). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 46 Pastel Blue
Hama 46 Pastel 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.
There is also a mini version, Hama Mini 46 Pastel Blue (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 46 Pastel Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Pastel Blue (#4a9ccf), ΔE 5.4: a close match. Next are Perler Turquoise (ΔE 8.7) and Perler Blueberry Creme (ΔE 10.5).
What hex code is Hama 46 Pastel Blue?
Hama 46 Pastel Blue is #51aee4 on screen: RGB 81, 174, 228, CIELAB L* 67.7, a* -11.2, b* -35.3, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 46 Pastel Blue?
DMC 826 Blue Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 6.7, similar), followed by DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium (ΔE 7.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1090 Electric Blue (ΔE 2.4).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 46 Pastel Blue?
Artkal: Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue (ΔE 2.6, very close). Nabbi: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 8.4, similar).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 73 Translucent Aqua #59aef5
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue #8aafc2
- Hama 49 Azure #0facd1
- Hama 31 Turquoise #489ab9
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Pastel Blue Perler, ΔE 5.4
- Artkal S98 Himalaya Blue Artkal, ΔE 2.6
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue Nabbi, ΔE 8.4