Nabbi N03 Brown Medium
Nabbi N03 Brown Medium (#5a3e36 on screen) is a dark, muted brown 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal S16 Brown (ΔE 3.1), Perler Brown (ΔE 4.7), Hama 63 Bronze (ΔE 7.0). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 779 Cocoa Dark (ΔE 4.6).
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Nabbi N03 Brown Medium
#5a3e36 · RGB 90, 62, 54
Closest to Nabbi N03 in other brands
- DMC 779 Cocoa Dark ΔE 4.6 close
- Anchor 1086 Mocha Brown Dark ΔE 5.9 close
- Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark ΔE 8.2 similar
- Perler Brown ΔE 4.7 close
- Hama 63 Bronze ΔE 7.0 similar
- Artkal S S16 Brown ΔE 3.1 close
Nabbi N03 Brown Medium at a glance
| Nabbi code | N03 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Brown Medium |
| Color family | Brown |
| Hex (screen) | #5a3e36 |
| RGB | 90, 62, 54 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 29.1, a* 11.1, b* 9.8 |
| HSL | 13°, 25 %, 28 % |
| Lightness | dark (L* 29.1 of 100) |
| Contrast with Nabbi N15 White (lightest) | 8.8:1 |
| Contrast with Nabbi N01 Black (darkest) | 1.1:1 |
| Product line | Nabbi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Nabbi N03 Brown Medium in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Nabbi N03 Brown Medium. The closest is Artkal S16 Brown (ΔE 3.1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 63 Bronze | 7.0 | similar | #42312f |
| Hama 12 Brown | 8.7 | similar | #3e271a |
| Hama 118 Maroon Red | 11.2 | loose | #612932 |
| Perler Brown | 4.7 | close | #674c44 |
| Perler Cocoa | 9.4 | similar | #392928 |
| Perler Gingerbread | 9.8 | similar | #7e5446 |
| Artkal S16 Brown | 3.1 | close | #65463d |
| Artkal S148 Mocha | 9.8 | similar | #7a594f |
| Artkal S17 Light Brown | 13.5 | loose | #895d49 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Nabbi N03 Brown Medium
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 779 maps to Nabbi N03 Brown Medium with ΔE 4.6, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 779 Cocoa Dark | 4.6 | close | #624b45 |
| DMC 08 Driftwood Dark | 6.1 | similar | #6a5046 |
| Anchor 1086 Mocha Brown Dark | 5.9 | close | #5c4636 |
| Anchor 360 Coffee Dark | 8.0 | similar | #532b19 |
| Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark | 8.2 | similar | #765141 |
Nabbi shades near Nabbi N03 Brown Medium
The 6 nearest Nabbi beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker browns next to Nabbi N03 Brown Medium
No Nabbi brown is clearly darker than Nabbi N03 Brown Medium (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Nabbi N27 Chocolate (#875f52), L* 44 against 29.
- Lighter: Nabbi N20 Light Brown (#b58b69), L* 61 against 29.
- Lighter: Nabbi N06 Tan (#ad967e), L* 64 against 29.
Using Nabbi N03 Brown Medium in a design
Against Nabbi N15 White the contrast is 8.8:1 (a strong edge); against Nabbi N01 Black only 1.1:1. That makes Brown Medium an outline or shadow color for pale designs rather than a highlight on dark ones.
No other Nabbi color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Nabbi N02 Dark Brown, is ΔE 7.8 away (similar), so a swap would show; buy enough Brown Medium for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S16, ΔE 3.1) and Hama the furthest (Hama 63, ΔE 7.0). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Nabbi N03 Brown Medium
Nabbi N03 Brown Medium belongs to Nabbi fuse beads (5 mm). It fits a 5 mm pegboard, and because Perler, Hama Midi or Artkal S beads are 5 mm too, it can share a board with them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hama equivalent of Nabbi N03 Brown Medium?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 63 Bronze (#42312f), ΔE 7.0: a similar shade. Next are Hama 12 Brown (ΔE 8.7) and Hama 118 Maroon Red (ΔE 11.2).
What hex code is Nabbi N03 Brown Medium?
Nabbi N03 Brown Medium is #5a3e36 on screen: RGB 90, 62, 54, CIELAB L* 29.1, a* 11.1, b* 9.8, in the brown family.
Which DMC thread matches Nabbi N03 Brown Medium?
DMC 779 Cocoa Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 4.6, close), followed by DMC 08 Driftwood Dark (ΔE 6.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 1086 Mocha Brown Dark (ΔE 5.9).
Is there a Perler or Artkal version of Nabbi N03 Brown Medium?
Perler: Perler Brown (ΔE 4.7, close). Artkal: Artkal S16 Brown (ΔE 3.1, close).
Related
Nearby Nabbi colors
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate #875f52
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown #b58b69
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown #50443b
- Nabbi N04 Maroon #813547
- Nabbi N01 Black #3a3d41
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 63 Bronze Hama, ΔE 7.0
- Perler Brown Perler, ΔE 4.7
- Artkal S16 Brown Artkal, ΔE 3.1
- Anchor 1086 Mocha Brown Dark Anchor thread, ΔE 5.9