Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark)
Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) is a light, muted blue fuse bead, #c4d0e3 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S153 Pale Lilac (ΔE 6.0), Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 8.2), Perler Robin's Egg (ΔE 11.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 800 Delft Blue Pale (ΔE 1.1).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark)
#c4d0e3 · RGB 196, 208, 227
Closest to Hama 57 in other brands
- DMC 800 Delft Blue Pale ΔE 1.1 very close
- Anchor 120 Blueberry Light ΔE 3.9 close
- Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light ΔE 7.6 similar
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 11.0 loose
- Artkal S S153 Pale Lilac ΔE 6.0 similar
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 8.2 similar
Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) at a glance
| Hama code | 57 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Blue (Glow in the Dark) |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #c4d0e3 |
| RGB | 196, 208, 227 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 83.1, a* -0.3, b* -10.8 |
| HSL | 217°, 36 %, 83 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 83.1 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 1.3:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 11.9:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark). The closest is Artkal S153 Pale Lilac (ΔE 6.0, similar), 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 Robin's Egg | 11.0 | loose | #a9cdd5 |
| Perler Light Grey | 11.1 | loose | #b3bab8 |
| Perler White | 11.3 | loose | #eaefee |
| Artkal S153 Pale Lilac | 6.0 | similar | #bcc3e1 |
| Artkal S135 Moonlight Blue | 8.4 | similar | #a7bae1 |
| Artkal SE2 Raincloud | 9.1 | similar | #a2b2d3 |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 8.2 | similar | #a7c6f1 |
| Nabbi N10 Light Grey | 10.8 | loose | #d3cbcb |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark)
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 800 maps to Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) with ΔE 1.1, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 800 Delft Blue Pale | 1.1 | very close | #c0ccde |
| DMC 3752 Antique Blue Very Light | 3.8 | close | #c7d1db |
| Anchor 120 Blueberry Light | 3.9 | close | #b3c5df |
| Anchor 159 Sapphire Light | 6.7 | similar | #aacae2 |
| Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light | 7.6 | similar | #afb9c1 |
Hama shades near Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark)
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark)
No Hama blue is clearly lighter than Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (3 L* or more), so it is the highlight end of this family; these are its darker steps.
- Darker: Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (#8aafc2), L* 69 against 83.
- Darker: Hama 73 Translucent Aqua (#59aef5), L* 69 against 83.
- Darker: Hama 46 Pastel Blue (#51aee4), L* 68 against 83.
Using Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) in a design
Against Hama 18 Black the contrast is 11.9:1 (a strong edge) and against Hama 01 White 1.3:1, so Blue (Glow in the Dark) pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 70 Light Grey, is ΔE 8.3 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Blue (Glow in the Dark) for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S153, ΔE 6.0) and Perler the furthest (Perler Robin's Egg, ΔE 11.0). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
The name says glow: 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 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark)
Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) 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 70 Light Grey (ΔE 8.3).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark)?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Robin's Egg (#a9cdd5), ΔE 11.0: a loose stand-in. Next are Perler Light Grey (ΔE 11.1) and Perler White (ΔE 11.3).
What hex code is Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark)?
Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) is #c4d0e3 on screen: RGB 196, 208, 227, CIELAB L* 83.1, a* -0.3, b* -10.8, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark)?
DMC 800 Delft Blue Pale is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 1.1, very close), followed by DMC 3752 Antique Blue Very Light (ΔE 3.8). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 120 Blueberry Light (ΔE 3.9).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark)?
Artkal: Artkal S153 Pale Lilac (ΔE 6.0, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 8.2, similar).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 106 Light Lavender #ccc5ed
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue #8aafc2
- Hama 70 Light Grey #a5b3c0
- Hama 01 White #e5ecf1
- Hama 19 Clear #d8d2ce
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Robin's Egg Perler, ΔE 11.0
- Artkal S153 Pale Lilac Artkal, ΔE 6.0
- Nabbi N28 Sky Nabbi, ΔE 8.2
- DMC 800 Delft Blue Pale DMC thread, ΔE 1.1