Nabbi N17 Bright Blue
Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (#3b75cb on screen) is a medium, rich blue 5 mm bead. Nearest beads: Artkal S141 Horizon Blue (ΔE 2.7), Hama 15 Transparent Blue (ΔE 3.6), Perler Neon Blue (ΔE 5.5). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark (ΔE 8.0).
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Nabbi fuse bead
Nabbi N17 Bright Blue
#3b75cb · RGB 59, 117, 203
Closest to Nabbi N17 in other brands
- DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark ΔE 8.0 similar
- Anchor 146 Delft Blue ΔE 4.5 close
- Madeira 910 Delft Medium ΔE 6.3 similar
- Perler Neon Blue ΔE 5.5 close
- Hama 15 Transparent Blue ΔE 3.6 close
- Artkal S S141 Horizon Blue ΔE 2.7 very close
Nabbi N17 Bright Blue at a glance
| Nabbi code | N17 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Bright Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #3b75cb |
| RGB | 59, 117, 203 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 49.5, a* 9.9, b* -50.2 |
| HSL | 216°, 58 %, 51 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 49.5 of 100) |
| Contrast with Nabbi N15 White (lightest) | 4.2:1 |
| Contrast with Nabbi N01 Black (darkest) | 2.4:1 |
| Product line | Nabbi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Nabbi N17 Bright Blue in other bead brands
Artkal has a bead within ΔE 3 of Nabbi N17 Bright Blue, close enough that most people will not see the swap on a pegboard. Closest overall: Artkal S141 Horizon Blue (ΔE 2.7). Bead batches and finishes vary, so check a few in hand before a big order.
| Nearest bead | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hama 15 Transparent Blue | 3.6 | close | #487ed5 |
| Hama 119 Sky Blue | 5.9 | close | #4167b4 |
| Hama 107 Lavender | 8.3 | similar | #6a87c1 |
| Perler Neon Blue | 5.5 | close | #406ae1 |
| Perler Periwinkle Blue | 7.3 | similar | #6683b7 |
| Perler Cobalt | 7.5 | similar | #0065b1 |
| Artkal S141 Horizon Blue | 2.7 | very close | #4d74c6 |
| Artkal S142 Cobolt | 3.5 | close | #416dbe |
| Artkal S102 Pool Blue | 4.5 | close | #0077ca |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Nabbi N17 Bright Blue
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 798 maps to Nabbi N17 Bright Blue with ΔE 8.0, a similar shade; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark | 8.0 | similar | #466a8e |
| DMC 825 Blue Dark | 8.2 | similar | #4781a5 |
| Anchor 146 Delft Blue | 4.5 | close | #3870a9 |
| Anchor 136 Wedgewood Light | 6.0 | similar | #5b82ac |
| Madeira 910 Delft Medium | 6.3 | similar | #5680a4 |
Nabbi shades near Nabbi N17 Bright Blue
The 6 nearest Nabbi beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Nabbi N17 Bright Blue
No Nabbi blue is clearly darker than Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (3 L* or more), so it is the shadow end of this family; these are its lighter steps.
- Lighter: Nabbi N23 Medium Blue (#71a3e6), L* 66 against 49.
- Lighter: Nabbi N28 Sky (#a7c6f1), L* 79 against 49.
Using Nabbi N17 Bright Blue in a design
Against Nabbi N15 White the contrast is 4.2:1 (a visible but soft edge); against Nabbi N01 Black only 2.4:1. That makes Bright Blue 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 N23 Medium Blue, is ΔE 15.3 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Bright Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S141, ΔE 2.7) and Perler the furthest (Perler Neon Blue, ΔE 5.5). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Nabbi N17 Bright Blue
Nabbi N17 Bright Blue 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 N17 Bright Blue?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 15 Transparent Blue (#487ed5), ΔE 3.6: a close match. Next are Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 5.9) and Hama 107 Lavender (ΔE 8.3).
What hex code is Nabbi N17 Bright Blue?
Nabbi N17 Bright Blue is #3b75cb on screen: RGB 59, 117, 203, CIELAB L* 49.5, a* 9.9, b* -50.2, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Nabbi N17 Bright Blue?
DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 8.0, similar), followed by DMC 825 Blue Dark (ΔE 8.2). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 146 Delft Blue (ΔE 4.5).
Is there a Perler or Artkal version of Nabbi N17 Bright Blue?
Perler: Perler Neon Blue (ΔE 5.5, close). Artkal: Artkal S141 Horizon Blue (ΔE 2.7, very close).
Related
Nearby Nabbi colors
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue #71a3e6
- Nabbi N28 Sky #a7c6f1
- Nabbi N11 Purple #644591
- Nabbi N24 Lavender #b6a0db
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 15 Transparent Blue Hama, ΔE 3.6
- Perler Neon Blue Perler, ΔE 5.5
- Artkal S141 Horizon Blue Artkal, ΔE 2.7
- DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark DMC thread, ΔE 8.0