Hama 70 Light Grey
On screen, Hama 70 Light Grey is #a5b3c0: a light gray. Nearest beads: Perler Mist (ΔE 5.5), Artkal S79 Light Gray (ΔE 6.1), Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 10.4). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 932 Antique Blue Light (ΔE 1.9).
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Hama 70 Light Grey
#a5b3c0 · RGB 165, 179, 192
Closest to Hama 70 in other brands
- DMC 932 Antique Blue Light ΔE 1.9 very close
- Anchor 1096 Blue Violet Light ΔE 2.1 very close
- Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light ΔE 2.9 very close
- Perler Mist ΔE 5.5 close
- Artkal S S79 Light Gray ΔE 6.1 similar
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 10.4 loose
Hama 70 Light Grey at a glance
| Hama code | 70 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Light Grey |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #a5b3c0 |
| RGB | 165, 179, 192 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 72.3, a* -2.2, b* -8.3 |
| HSL | 209°, 18 %, 70 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 72.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 1.8:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 8.7:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 70 Light Grey in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 70 Light Grey. The closest is Perler Mist (ΔE 5.5, 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 Mist | 5.5 | close | #93b0bd |
| Perler Light Grey | 7.5 | similar | #b3bab8 |
| Perler Robin's Egg | 10.1 | loose | #a9cdd5 |
| Artkal S79 Light Gray | 6.1 | similar | #a7acad |
| Artkal SE2 Raincloud | 7.6 | similar | #a2b2d3 |
| Artkal S44 Sky Blue | 9.1 | similar | #a7cdde |
| Nabbi N28 Sky | 10.4 | loose | #a7c6f1 |
| Nabbi N10 Light Grey | 12.9 | loose | #d3cbcb |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 70 Light Grey
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 932 maps to Hama 70 Light Grey with ΔE 1.9, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 932 Antique Blue Light | 1.9 | very close | #a2b5c6 |
| DMC 3755 Baby Blue | 6.0 | close | #93b4ce |
| Anchor 1096 Blue Violet Light | 2.1 | very close | #9fb3c1 |
| Anchor 1032 Antique Blue Very Light | 4.9 | close | #abc2cf |
| Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light | 2.9 | very close | #afb9c1 |
Hama shades near Hama 70 Light Grey
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Hama 70 Light Grey
Hama grays at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Light Grey, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 77 Cloudy White (#ced1c8), L* 83 against 72.
- Lighter: Hama 19 Clear (#d8d2ce), L* 85 against 72.
- Darker: Hama 17 Grey (#838f98), L* 59 against 72.
- Darker: Hama 109 Cloudy Grey (#8a847f), L* 56 against 72.
- Darker: Hama 117 Taupe Grey (#777169), L* 48 against 72.
Using Hama 70 Light Grey in a design
Against Hama 18 Black the contrast is 8.7:1 (a strong edge) and against Hama 01 White 1.8:1, so Light Grey pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue, is ΔE 7.0 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Light Grey for the whole design.
Across brands, Perler has the closest stand-in (Perler Mist, ΔE 5.5) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N28, ΔE 10.4). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 70 Light Grey
Hama 70 Light Grey 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 70 Light Grey (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 70 Light Grey?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Mist (#93b0bd), ΔE 5.5: a close match. Next are Perler Light Grey (ΔE 7.5) and Perler Robin's Egg (ΔE 10.1).
What hex code is Hama 70 Light Grey?
Hama 70 Light Grey is #a5b3c0 on screen: RGB 165, 179, 192, CIELAB L* 72.3, a* -2.2, b* -8.3, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 70 Light Grey?
DMC 932 Antique Blue Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 1.9, very close), followed by DMC 3755 Baby Blue (ΔE 6.0). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1096 Blue Violet Light (ΔE 2.1).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 70 Light Grey?
Artkal: Artkal S79 Light Gray (ΔE 6.1, similar). Nabbi: Nabbi N28 Sky (ΔE 10.4, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 77 Cloudy White #ced1c8
- Hama 19 Clear #d8d2ce
- Hama 17 Grey #838f98
- Hama 109 Cloudy Grey #8a847f
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue #8aafc2
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) #c4d0e3
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Mist Perler, ΔE 5.5
- Artkal S79 Light Gray Artkal, ΔE 6.1
- Nabbi N28 Sky Nabbi, ΔE 10.4
- Anchor 1096 Blue Violet Light Anchor thread, ΔE 2.1