Hama 98 Pastel Mint
Hama 98 Pastel Mint (#94cca4 on screen) is a light, soft green 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal S120 Polar Mint (ΔE 4.3), Perler Pastel Green (ΔE 6.0), Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 15.6). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 955 Nile Green Light (ΔE 2.8).
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Hama 98 Pastel Mint
#94cca4 · RGB 148, 204, 164
Closest to Hama 98 in other brands
- DMC 955 Nile Green Light ΔE 2.8 very close
- Anchor 206 Spruce Light ΔE 3.5 close
- Madeira 1211 Leaf Green Light ΔE 1.0 identical
- Perler Pastel Green ΔE 6.0 similar
- Artkal S S120 Polar Mint ΔE 4.3 close
- Nabbi N22 Lime ΔE 15.6 loose
Hama 98 Pastel Mint at a glance
| Hama code | 98 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Pastel Mint |
| Color family | Green |
| Hex (screen) | #94cca4 |
| RGB | 148, 204, 164 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 77.4, a* -26.2, b* 14.2 |
| HSL | 137°, 35 %, 69 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 77.4 of 100) |
| Contrast with Hama 01 White (lightest) | 1.5:1 |
| Contrast with Hama 18 Black (darkest) | 10.1:1 |
| Product line | Hama Midi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Hama 98 Pastel Mint in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Hama 98 Pastel Mint. The closest is Artkal S120 Polar Mint (ΔE 4.3, 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 Pastel Green | 6.0 | similar | #6dcc94 |
| Perler Caribbean Sea | 7.5 | similar | #6cc8ad |
| Perler Celery | 8.6 | similar | #bed4a6 |
| Artkal S120 Polar Mint | 4.3 | close | #7cd2a5 |
| Artkal SP1 Pearlescent Green | 6.6 | similar | #93ca87 |
| Artkal S55 Pistachio | 7.5 | similar | #97cf87 |
| Nabbi N22 Lime | 15.6 | loose | #48af4f |
| Nabbi N30 Kiwi | 20.4 | loose | #c7bf5e |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Hama 98 Pastel Mint
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 955 maps to Hama 98 Pastel Mint with ΔE 2.8, a very close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 955 Nile Green Light | 2.8 | very close | #a2d6ad |
| DMC 563 Jade Light | 3.1 | close | #8fc098 |
| Anchor 206 Spruce Light | 3.5 | close | #a6cea4 |
| Anchor 203 Mint Green Light | 5.1 | close | #7cc08c |
| Madeira 1211 Leaf Green Light | 1.0 | identical | #98cfa5 |
Hama shades near Hama 98 Pastel Mint
The 6 nearest Hama beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker greens next to Hama 98 Pastel Mint
Hama greens at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Pastel Mint, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Hama 47 Pastel Green (#80df96), L* 82 against 77.
- Darker: Hama 42 Fluorescent Green (#0cbd51), L* 67 against 77.
- Darker: Hama 16 Transparent Green (#37b876), L* 67 against 77.
- Darker: Hama 37 Neon Green (#06b73c), L* 65 against 77.
Using Hama 98 Pastel Mint in a design
Against Hama 18 Black the contrast is 10.1:1 (a strong edge) and against Hama 01 White 1.5:1, so Pastel Mint pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Hama color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Hama 101 Eucalyptus, is ΔE 6.5 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Pastel Mint for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S120, ΔE 4.3) and Nabbi the furthest (Nabbi N22, ΔE 15.6). Nabbi's palette is small (30 colors), which limits its matches.
Pegboards and sizes for Hama 98 Pastel Mint
Hama 98 Pastel Mint 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 98 Pastel Mint (2.5 mm), handy for scaling a design down to about half size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Perler equivalent of Hama 98 Pastel Mint?
The closest Perler bead is Perler Pastel Green (#6dcc94), ΔE 6.0: a similar shade. Next are Perler Caribbean Sea (ΔE 7.5) and Perler Celery (ΔE 8.6).
What hex code is Hama 98 Pastel Mint?
Hama 98 Pastel Mint is #94cca4 on screen: RGB 148, 204, 164, CIELAB L* 77.4, a* -26.2, b* 14.2, in the green family.
Which DMC thread matches Hama 98 Pastel Mint?
DMC 955 Nile Green Light is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 2.8, very close), followed by DMC 563 Jade Light (ΔE 3.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 206 Spruce Light (ΔE 3.5).
Is there an Artkal or Nabbi version of Hama 98 Pastel Mint?
Artkal: Artkal S120 Polar Mint (ΔE 4.3, close). Nabbi: Nabbi N22 Lime (ΔE 15.6, loose).
Related
Nearby Hama colors
- Hama 47 Pastel Green #80df96
- Hama 101 Eucalyptus #a9c39b
- Hama 16 Transparent Green #37b876
- Hama 11 Light Green #19cda7
Equivalents in other brands
- Perler Pastel Green Perler, ΔE 6.0
- Artkal S120 Polar Mint Artkal, ΔE 4.3
- Nabbi N22 Lime Nabbi, ΔE 15.6
- DMC 955 Nile Green Light DMC thread, ΔE 2.8
- Anchor 206 Spruce Light Anchor thread, ΔE 3.5