Hama 49 Azure
Hama 49 Azure is a medium, rich blue fuse bead, #0facd1 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S10 Baby Blue (ΔE 3.2), Perler Turquoise (ΔE 6.8), Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 15.3). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3843 Electric Blue (ΔE 0.7).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 49 Azure
#0facd1 · RGB 15, 172, 209
Closest to Hama 49 in other brands
- DMC 3843 Electric Blue ΔE 0.7 identical
- Anchor 433 Ice Blue ΔE 5.9 close
- Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light ΔE 6.7 similar
- Perler Turquoise ΔE 6.8 similar
- Artkal S S10 Baby Blue ΔE 3.2 close
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 15.3 loose
Hama 49 Azure at a glance
| Hama code | 49 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Azure |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #0facd1 |
| RGB | 15, 172, 209 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 65.1, a* -23.2, b* -29.0 |
| HSL | 191°, 87 %, 44 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 65.1 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 2.2:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 6.9:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 49 Azure in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 49 Azure. The closest is Artkal S10 Baby Blue (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 Turquoise | 6.8 | similar | #0098c5 |
| Perler Sky | 6.9 | similar | #4ac0d8 |
| Perler Pastel Blue | 8.9 | similar | #4a9ccf |
| Artkal S10 Baby Blue | 3.2 | close | #2eabd8 |
| Artkal S74 Azure | 4.2 | close | #009ec2 |
| Artkal S100 Lagoon | 5.2 | close | #279bbe |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 15.3 | loose | #71a3e6 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 18.3 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 49 Azure
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3843, Hama 49 Azure is an identical match (ΔE 0.7).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3843 Electric Blue | 0.7 | identical | #14aad0 |
| DMC 996 Electric Blue Medium | 6.3 | similar | #30c2ec |
| Anchor 433 Ice Blue | 5.9 | close | #00a6de |
| Anchor 1039 Glacier Blue Medium Dark | 6.8 | similar | #579cb1 |
| Madeira 1105 Wedgewood Light | 6.7 | similar | #6ba9bc |
Hama shades near Hama 49 Azure
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Hama 49 Azure
Hama blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Azure, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 73 Translucent Aqua (#59aef5), L* 69 against 65.
- Lighter: Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (#8aafc2), L* 69 against 65.
- Lighter: Hama 106 Light Lavender (#ccc5ed), L* 81 against 65.
- Darker: Hama 31 Turquoise (#489ab9), L* 60 against 65.
- Darker: Hama 107 Lavender (#6a87c1), L* 56 against 65.
- Darker: Hama 15 Transparent Blue (#487ed5), L* 53 against 65.
Using Hama 49 Azure in a design
Next to Hama 18 Black it has a contrast ratio of 6.9:1, a clear edge, against 2.2:1 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 31 Turquoise, is ΔE 6.1 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Azure for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S10, ΔE 3.2) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N23, ΔE 15.3). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 49 Azure
Hama 49 Azure 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 49 Azure (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 49 Azure?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Turquoise (#0098c5), ΔE 6.8: a similar shade. Next are Perler Sky (ΔE 6.9) and Perler Pastel Blue (ΔE 8.9).
What hex code is Hama 49 Azure?
Hama 49 Azure is #0facd1 on screen: RGB 15, 172, 209, CIELAB L* 65.1, a* -23.2, b* -29.0, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 49 Azure?
DMC 3843 Electric Blue is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 0.7, identical), followed by DMC 996 Electric Blue Medium (ΔE 6.3). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 433 Ice Blue (ΔE 5.9).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 49 Azure?
Artkal: Artkal S10 Baby Blue (ΔE 3.2, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (ΔE 15.3, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 46 Pastel Blue #51aee4
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue #8aafc2
- Hama 31 Turquoise #489ab9
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue #037a9f
- Hama 73 Translucent Aqua #59aef5
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Turquoise Perler, ΔE 6.8
- Artkal S10 Baby Blue Artkal, ΔE 3.2
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue Nabbi, ΔE 15.3