Nabbi N14 Yellow
Nabbi N14 Yellow (#f9ca00 on screen) is a light, vivid yellow 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal S27 Yellow (ΔE 3.2), Hama 03 Yellow (ΔE 3.4), Perler Sunflower (ΔE 5.2). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 444 Lemon Dark (ΔE 3.1).
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Nabbi fuse bead
Nabbi N14 Yellow
#f9ca00 · RGB 249, 202, 0
Closest to Nabbi N14 in other brands
- DMC 444 Lemon Dark ΔE 3.1 close
- Anchor 291 Canary Yellow Dark ΔE 0.7 identical
- Madeira 105 Lemon Very Dark ΔE 2.4 very close
- Perler Sunflower ΔE 5.2 close
- Hama 03 Yellow ΔE 3.4 close
- Artkal S S27 Yellow ΔE 3.2 close
Nabbi N14 Yellow at a glance
| Nabbi code | N14 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Yellow |
| Color family | Yellow |
| Hex (screen) | #f9ca00 |
| RGB | 249, 202, 0 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 83.1, a* 2.1, b* 84.2 |
| HSL | 49°, 100 %, 49 % |
| Lightness | light (L* 83.1 of 100) |
| Contrast with Nabbi N15 White (lightest) | 1.4:1 |
| Contrast with Nabbi N01 Black (darkest) | 7.0:1 |
| Product line | Nabbi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Nabbi N14 Yellow in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Nabbi N14 Yellow. The closest is Artkal S27 Yellow (ΔE 3.2, 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 03 Yellow | 3.4 | close | #e9c704 |
| Hama 103 Light Yellow | 8.5 | similar | #ffe660 |
| Hama 14 Transparent Yellow | 10.1 | loose | #e4aa32 |
| Perler Sunflower | 5.2 | close | #deba0b |
| Perler Lemon | 5.4 | close | #f6d901 |
| Perler Yellow | 5.9 | close | #e7ce3e |
| Artkal S27 Yellow | 3.2 | close | #eac125 |
| Artkal S48 Corn | 4.5 | close | #ecc03d |
| Artkal S14 Sandstorm | 6.0 | close | #e1c835 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Nabbi N14 Yellow
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 444 maps to Nabbi N14 Yellow with ΔE 3.1, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 444 Lemon Dark | 3.1 | close | #ffd600 |
| DMC 725 Topaz Medium Light | 4.4 | close | #ffc840 |
| Anchor 291 Canary Yellow Dark | 0.7 | identical | #fccd0d |
| Anchor 297 Jonquil Medium | 1.5 | very close | #fcd01d |
| Madeira 105 Lemon Very Dark | 2.4 | very close | #ffd425 |
Nabbi shades near Nabbi N14 Yellow
The 6 nearest Nabbi beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker yellows next to Nabbi N14 Yellow
Nabbi yellows at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Yellow, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Nabbi N21 Light Yellow (#f5ec8d), L* 92 against 83.
- Darker: Nabbi N30 Kiwi (#c7bf5e), L* 76 against 83.
Using Nabbi N14 Yellow in a design
Against Nabbi N01 Black the contrast is 7.0:1 (a strong edge) and against Nabbi N15 White 1.4:1, so Yellow pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Nabbi color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Nabbi N30 Kiwi, is ΔE 13.1 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Yellow for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S27, ΔE 3.2) and Perler the furthest (Perler Sunflower, ΔE 5.2). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Nabbi N14 Yellow
Nabbi N14 Yellow 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 N14 Yellow?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 03 Yellow (#e9c704), ΔE 3.4: a close match. Next are Hama 103 Light Yellow (ΔE 8.5) and Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 10.1).
What hex code is Nabbi N14 Yellow?
Nabbi N14 Yellow is #f9ca00 on screen: RGB 249, 202, 0, CIELAB L* 83.1, a* 2.1, b* 84.2, in the yellow family.
Which DMC thread matches Nabbi N14 Yellow?
DMC 444 Lemon Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 3.1, close), followed by DMC 725 Topaz Medium Light (ΔE 4.4). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 291 Canary Yellow Dark (ΔE 0.7).
Is there a Perler or Artkal version of Nabbi N14 Yellow?
Perler: Perler Sunflower (ΔE 5.2, close). Artkal: Artkal S27 Yellow (ΔE 3.2, close).
Related
Nearby Nabbi colors
- Nabbi N21 Light Yellow #f5ec8d
- Nabbi N30 Kiwi #c7bf5e
- Nabbi N29 Gold #ee9527
- Nabbi N07 Sand #eeb182
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 03 Yellow Hama, ΔE 3.4
- Perler Sunflower Perler, ΔE 5.2
- Artkal S27 Yellow Artkal, ΔE 3.2