Hama 71 Dark Grey
Hama 71 Dark Grey is a dark gray fuse bead, #445059 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S157 Iron Grey (ΔE 3.3), Perler Charcoal (ΔE 5.4), Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 7.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark (ΔE 4.5).
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Hama fuse bead
Hama 71 Dark Grey
#445059 · RGB 68, 80, 89
Closest to Hama 71 in other brands
- DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark ΔE 4.5 close
- Anchor 922 Denim Dark ΔE 5.0 close
- Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark ΔE 8.3 similar
- Perler Charcoal ΔE 5.4 close
- Artkal S S157 Iron Grey ΔE 3.3 close
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 7.2 similar
Hama 71 Dark Grey at a glance
| Hama code | 71 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Dark Grey |
| Color family | Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #445059 |
| RGB | 68, 80, 89 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 33.3, a* -2.5, b* -6.9 |
| HSL | 206°, 13 %, 31 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 33.3 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 6.9:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 2.2:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 71 Dark Grey in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 71 Dark Grey. The closest is Artkal S157 Iron Grey (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 Charcoal | 5.4 | close | #4f595a |
| Perler Dark Grey | 5.9 | close | #585c61 |
| Perler Midnight | 10.5 | loose | #2f3c55 |
| Artkal S157 Iron Grey | 3.3 | close | #4c5156 |
| Artkal S89 Charcoal Gray | 5.5 | close | #565a5e |
| Artkal S69 Mine Shaft | 6.3 | similar | #383e44 |
| Nabbi N01 Black | 7.2 | similar | #3a3d41 |
| Nabbi N11 Purple | 13.6 | loose | #644591 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 71 Dark Grey
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 3750, Hama 71 Dark Grey is a close match (ΔE 4.5).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark | 4.5 | close | #384c5e |
| DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark | 6.5 | similar | #455c71 |
| Anchor 922 Denim Dark | 5.0 | close | #41596a |
| Anchor 400 Gray Medium | 7.7 | similar | #58565a |
| Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark | 8.3 | similar | #335a74 |
Hama shades near Hama 71 Dark Grey
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker grays next to Hama 71 Dark Grey
Hama grays at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Dark Grey, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 117 Taupe Grey (#777169), L* 48 against 33.
- Lighter: Hama 109 Cloudy Grey (#8a847f), L* 56 against 33.
- Lighter: Hama 17 Grey (#838f98), L* 59 against 33.
- Darker: Hama 63 Bronze (#42312f), L* 22 against 33.
Using Hama 71 Dark Grey in a design
Next to Hama 01 White it has a contrast ratio of 6.9:1, a clear edge, and 2.2:1 next to Hama 18 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it nearly disappears.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 62 Silver, is ΔE 7.0 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Dark Grey for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S157, ΔE 3.3) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N01, ΔE 7.2). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 71 Dark Grey
Hama 71 Dark 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 71 Dark Grey (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 71 Dark Grey?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Charcoal (#4f595a), ΔE 5.4: a close match. Next are Perler Dark Grey (ΔE 5.9) and Perler Midnight (ΔE 10.5).
What hex code is Hama 71 Dark Grey?
Hama 71 Dark Grey is #445059 on screen: RGB 68, 80, 89, CIELAB L* 33.3, a* -2.5, b* -6.9, in the gray family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 71 Dark Grey?
DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.5, close), followed by DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark (ΔE 6.5). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 922 Denim Dark (ΔE 5.0).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 71 Dark Grey?
Artkal: Artkal S157 Iron Grey (ΔE 3.3, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N01 Black (ΔE 7.2, similar).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 117 Taupe Grey #777169
- Hama 109 Cloudy Grey #8a847f
- Hama 62 Silver #48474a
- Hama 63 Bronze #42312f
- Hama 116 Midnight Blue #222838
- Hama 108 Aubergine #2a2536
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Charcoal Perler, ΔE 5.4
- Artkal S157 Iron Grey Artkal, ΔE 3.3
- Nabbi N01 Black Nabbi, ΔE 7.2
- DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark DMC thread, ΔE 4.5
- Anchor 922 Denim Dark Anchor thread, ΔE 5.0