Hama 61 Gold
Hama 61 Gold is a medium, rich orange fuse bead, #d99350 on screen. Nearest beads: Perler Butterscotch (ΔE 3.3), Artkal S39 Yellow Orange (ΔE 5.2), Nabbi N29 Gold (ΔE 6.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 977 Golden Brown Light (ΔE 2.9).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 61 Gold
#d99350 · RGB 217, 147, 80
Closest to Hama 61 in other brands
- DMC 977 Golden Brown Light ΔE 2.9 very close
- Anchor 347 Bark Light ΔE 2.9 very close
- Madeira 2307 Mahogany Very Light ΔE 4.3 close
- Perler Butterscotch ΔE 3.3 close
- Artkal S S39 Yellow Orange ΔE 5.2 close
- Nabbi N29 Gold ΔE 6.4 similar
Hama 61 Gold at a glance
| Hama code | 61 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Gold |
| Color family | Orange |
| Hex (screen) | #d99350 |
| RGB | 217, 147, 80 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 66.7, a* 19.9, b* 45.5 |
| HSL | 29°, 64 %, 58 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 66.7 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 2.1:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 7.3:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 61 Gold in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 61 Gold. The closest is Perler Butterscotch (ΔE 3.3, 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 Butterscotch | 3.3 | close | #da9964 |
| Perler Honey | 4.7 | close | #da8c2c |
| Perler Apricot | 6.9 | similar | #f5a168 |
| Artkal S39 Yellow Orange | 5.2 | close | #e68739 |
| Artkal SP3 Pearlescent Orange | 5.7 | close | #f0a149 |
| Artkal S155 Sunkissed Teint | 6.3 | similar | #c58b60 |
| Nabbi N29 Gold | 6.4 | similar | #ee9527 |
| Nabbi N07 Sand | 9.0 | similar | #eeb182 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 61 Gold
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 977 maps to Hama 61 Gold with ΔE 2.9, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 977 Golden Brown Light | 2.9 | very close | #dc9c56 |
| DMC 436 Tan | 3.0 | close | #cb9051 |
| Anchor 347 Bark Light | 2.9 | very close | #d0925c |
| Anchor 368 Spice Medium Light | 3.7 | close | #d29a64 |
| Madeira 2307 Mahogany Very Light | 4.3 | close | #ec9141 |
Hama shades near Hama 61 Gold
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker oranges next to Hama 61 Gold
Hama oranges at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Gold, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 60 Teddybear Brown (#f0981e), L* 70 against 67.
- Lighter: Hama 105 Light Apricot (#ffac78), L* 77 against 67.
- Darker: Hama 40 Fluorescent Orange (#fe630b), L* 62 against 67.
- Darker: Hama 21 Light Brown (#be6c21), L* 54 against 67.
Using Hama 61 Gold in a design
Against Hama 18 Black the contrast is 7.3:1 (a strong edge) and against Hama 01 White 2.1:1, so Gold pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 60 Teddybear Brown, is ΔE 7.6 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Gold for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Butterscotch, ΔE 3.3) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N29, ΔE 6.4). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 61 Gold
Hama 61 Gold 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 60 Teddybear Brown (ΔE 7.6).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 61 Gold?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Butterscotch (#da9964), ΔE 3.3: a close match. Next are Perler Honey (ΔE 4.7) and Perler Apricot (ΔE 6.9).
What hex code is Hama 61 Gold?
Hama 61 Gold is #d99350 on screen: RGB 217, 147, 80, CIELAB L* 66.7, a* 19.9, b* 45.5, in the orange family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 61 Gold?
DMC 977 Golden Brown Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.9, very close), followed by DMC 436 Tan (ΔE 3.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 347 Bark Light (ΔE 2.9).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 61 Gold?
Artkal: Artkal S39 Yellow Orange (ΔE 5.2, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N29 Gold (ΔE 6.4, similar).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 38 Neon Orange #fd8600
- Hama 60 Teddybear Brown #f0981e
- Hama 79 Apricot #f87633
- Hama 21 Light Brown #be6c21
- Hama 105 Light Apricot #ffac78
- Hama 75 Tan #b78c6d
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Butterscotch Perler, ΔE 3.3
- Artkal S39 Yellow Orange Artkal, ΔE 5.2
- Nabbi N29 Gold Nabbi, ΔE 6.4