Hama 47 Pastel Green
On screen, Hama 47 Pastel Green is #80df96: a light, rich green. Nearest beads: Perler Pastel Green (ΔE 5.7), Artkal S55 Pistachio (ΔE 6.0), Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 14.1). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 955 Nile Green Light (ΔE 8.0).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 47 Pastel Green
#80df96 · RGB 128, 223, 150
Closest to Hama 47 in other brands
- DMC 955 Nile Green Light ΔE 8.0 similar
- Anchor 241 Grass Green ΔE 7.3 similar
- Madeira 1211 Leaf Green Light ΔE 7.8 similar
- Perler Pastel Green ΔE 5.7 close
- Artkal S S55 Pistachio ΔE 6.0 similar
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 14.1 loose
Hama 47 Pastel Green at a glance
| Hama code | 47 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Pastel Green |
| Color family | Green |
| Hex (screen) | #80df96 |
| RGB | 128, 223, 150 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 81.6, a* -43.5, b* 27.2 |
| HSL | 134°, 60 %, 69 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 81.6 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 1.4:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 11.4:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 47 Pastel Green in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 47 Pastel Green. The closest is Perler Pastel Green (ΔE 5.7, 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 Pastel Green | 5.7 | close | #6dcc94 |
| Perler Sour Apple | 9.5 | similar | #a3de6f |
| Perler Celery | 12.0 | loose | #bed4a6 |
| Artkal S55 Pistachio | 6.0 | similar | #97cf87 |
| Artkal S120 Polar Mint | 6.5 | similar | #7cd2a5 |
| Artkal SP1 Pearlescent Green | 6.6 | similar | #93ca87 |
| Nabbi N22 Lime | 14.1 | loose | #48af4f |
| Nabbi N30 Kiwi | 21.5 | loose | #c7bf5e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 47 Pastel Green
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 955, Hama 47 Pastel Green is a similar shade (ΔE 8.0).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 955 Nile Green Light | 8.0 | similar | #a2d6ad |
| DMC 563 Jade Light | 10.0 | loose | #8fc098 |
| Anchor 241 Grass Green | 7.3 | similar | #87c677 |
| Anchor 240 Grass Green Light | 7.5 | similar | #9fcd88 |
| Madeira 1211 Leaf Green Light | 7.8 | similar | #98cfa5 |
Hama shades near Hama 47 Pastel Green
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker greens next to Hama 47 Pastel Green
No Hama green is clearly lighter than Hama 47 Pastel Green (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Hama 98 Pastel Mint (#94cca4), L* 77 against 82.
- Darker: Hama 101 Eucalyptus (#a9c39b), L* 76 against 82.
- Darker: Hama 42 Fluorescent Green (#0cbd51), L* 67 against 82.
Using Hama 47 Pastel Green in a design
Next to Hama 18 Black it has a contrast ratio of 11.4:1, a strong edge, against 1.4:1 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 98 Pastel Mint, is ΔE 8.3 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Pastel Green for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Pastel Green, ΔE 5.7) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N22, ΔE 14.1). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 47 Pastel Green
Hama 47 Pastel 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 47 Pastel Green (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 47 Pastel Green?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Pastel Green (#6dcc94), ΔE 5.7: a close match. Next are Perler Sour Apple (ΔE 9.5) and Perler Celery (ΔE 12.0).
What hex code is Hama 47 Pastel Green?
Hama 47 Pastel Green is #80df96 on screen: RGB 128, 223, 150, CIELAB L* 81.6, a* -43.5, b* 27.2, in the green family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 47 Pastel Green?
DMC 955 Nile Green Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 8.0, similar), followed by DMC 563 Jade Light (ΔE 10.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 241 Grass Green (ΔE 7.3).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 47 Pastel Green?
Artkal: Artkal S55 Pistachio (ΔE 6.0, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 14.1, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 98 Pastel Mint #94cca4
- Hama 16 Transparent Green #37b876
- Hama 11 Light Green #19cda7
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus #a9c39b
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Pastel Green Perler, ΔE 5.7
- Artkal S55 Pistachio Artkal, ΔE 6.0
- Nabbi N22 Lime Nabbi, ΔE 14.1
- DMC 955 Nile Green Light DMC thread, ΔE 8.0