Hama 83 Petrol Blue
On screen, Hama 83 Petrol Blue is #037a9f: a medium, rich blue. Nearest beads: Artkal S104 Deep Water (ΔE 3.0), Perler Peacock (ΔE 8.9), Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 12.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 517 Wedgewood Dark (ΔE 4.1).
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Hama 83 Petrol Blue
#037a9f · RGB 3, 122, 159
Closest to Hama 83 in other brands
- DMC 517 Wedgewood Dark ΔE 4.1 close
- Anchor 410 Ice Blue Dark ΔE 3.9 close
- Madeira 1012 Blue Medium ΔE 5.5 close
- Perler Peacock ΔE 8.9 similar
- Artkal S S104 Deep Water ΔE 3.0 very close
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 12.9 loose
Hama 83 Petrol Blue at a glance
| Hama code | 83 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Petrol Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #037a9f |
| RGB | 3, 122, 159 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 47.5, a* -14.6, b* -27.8 |
| HSL | 194°, 96 %, 32 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 47.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 4.1:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 3.8:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 83 Petrol Blue in other bead brands
Artkal has a bead within ΔE 3 of Hama 83 Petrol Blue, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Artkal S104 Deep Water (ΔE 3.0). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perler Peacock | 8.9 | similar | #0090ac |
| Perler Light Blue | 9.9 | similar | #278cc9 |
| Perler Teal | 10.2 | loose | #047f8a |
| Artkal S104 Deep Water | 3.0 | very close | #007f9e |
| Artkal S75 Dark Steel Blue | 4.5 | close | #0084b2 |
| Artkal SL1 Glitter Blue | 6.4 | similar | #3687b2 |
| Nabbi N17 Bright Blue | 12.9 | loose | #3b75cb |
| Nabbi N23 Medium Blue | 19.9 | loose | #71a3e6 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 83 Petrol Blue
Useful when you turn a cross-stitch chart into a bead design: wherever the chart says DMC 517, Hama 83 Petrol Blue is a close match (ΔE 4.1).
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 517 Wedgewood Dark | 4.1 | close | #3b768f |
| DMC 3760 Wedgewood Medium | 5.4 | close | #3e85a2 |
| Anchor 410 Ice Blue Dark | 3.9 | close | #0078a9 |
| Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium | 4.7 | close | #15718b |
| Madeira 1012 Blue Medium | 5.5 | close | #176b8f |
Hama shades near Hama 83 Petrol Blue
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Hama 83 Petrol Blue
Hama blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Petrol Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 15 Transparent Blue (#487ed5), L* 53 against 48.
- Lighter: Hama 107 Lavender (#6a87c1), L* 56 against 48.
- Lighter: Hama 31 Turquoise (#489ab9), L* 60 against 48.
- Darker: Hama 119 Sky Blue (#4167b4), L* 44 against 48.
- Darker: Hama 74 Translucent Lilac (#5b55bd), L* 42 against 48.
- Darker: Hama 09 Light Blue (#025bc3), L* 40 against 48.
Using Hama 83 Petrol Blue in a design
Next to Hama 01 White it has a contrast ratio of 4.1:1, a visible but soft edge, and 3.8:1 next to Hama 18 Black. Use it for outlines and shading on light designs; on a dark background it reads as a quieter accent.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 31 Turquoise, is ΔE 12.1 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Petrol Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S104, ΔE 3.0) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N17, ΔE 12.9). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 83 Petrol Blue
Hama 83 Petrol Blue 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 83 Petrol Blue (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 83 Petrol Blue?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Peacock (#0090ac), ΔE 8.9: a similar shade. Next are Perler Light Blue (ΔE 9.9) and Perler Teal (ΔE 10.2).
What hex code is Hama 83 Petrol Blue?
Hama 83 Petrol Blue is #037a9f on screen: RGB 3, 122, 159, CIELAB L* 47.5, a* -14.6, b* -27.8, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 83 Petrol Blue?
DMC 517 Wedgewood Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.1, close), followed by DMC 3760 Wedgewood Medium (ΔE 5.4). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 410 Ice Blue Dark (ΔE 3.9).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 83 Petrol Blue?
Artkal: Artkal S104 Deep Water (ΔE 3.0, very close). Nabbi: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (ΔE 12.9, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 15 Transparent Blue #487ed5
- Hama 31 Turquoise #489ab9
- Hama 119 Sky Blue #4167b4
- Hama 09 Light Blue #025bc3
- Hama 107 Lavender #6a87c1
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Peacock Perler, ΔE 8.9
- Artkal S104 Deep Water Artkal, ΔE 3.0
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue Nabbi, ΔE 12.9
- DMC 517 Wedgewood Dark DMC thread, ΔE 4.1
- Anchor 410 Ice Blue Dark Anchor thread, ΔE 3.9