Nabbi N23 Medium Blue
Nabbi N23 Medium Blue is a medium, rich blue fuse bead, #71a3e6 on screen. Nearest beads: Artkal S137 Azur Blue (ΔE 3.1), Perler Blueberry Creme (ΔE 3.6), Hama 73 Translucent Aqua (ΔE 5.9). Nearest DMC thread: DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium (ΔE 5.8).
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Nabbi fuse bead
Nabbi N23 Medium Blue
#71a3e6 · RGB 113, 163, 230
Closest to Nabbi N23 in other brands
- DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium ΔE 5.8 close
- Anchor 130 Blue Medium Light ΔE 4.5 close
- Madeira 909 Delft ΔE 8.2 similar
- Perler Blueberry Creme ΔE 3.6 close
- Hama 73 Translucent Aqua ΔE 5.9 close
- Artkal S S137 Azur Blue ΔE 3.1 close
Nabbi N23 Medium Blue at a glance
| Nabbi code | N23 |
|---|---|
| Color name | Medium Blue |
| Color family | Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #71a3e6 |
| RGB | 113, 163, 230 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 66.1, a* 1.8, b* -38.9 |
| HSL | 214°, 70 %, 67 % |
| Lightness | medium (L* 66.1 of 100) |
| Contrast with Nabbi N15 White (lightest) | 2.4:1 |
| Contrast with Nabbi N01 Black (darkest) | 4.2:1 |
| Product line | Nabbi fuse beads (5 mm) |
Nabbi N23 Medium Blue in other bead brands
No other 5 mm brand comes within ΔE 3 of Nabbi N23 Medium Blue. The closest is Artkal S137 Azur Blue (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 73 Translucent Aqua | 5.9 | close | #59aef5 |
| Hama 46 Pastel Blue | 8.4 | similar | #51aee4 |
| Hama 107 Lavender | 9.7 | similar | #6a87c1 |
| Perler Blueberry Creme | 3.6 | close | #85a8e3 |
| Perler Pastel Blue | 7.8 | similar | #4a9ccf |
| Perler Light Blue | 11.1 | loose | #278cc9 |
| Artkal S137 Azur Blue | 3.1 | close | #6b9ad4 |
| Artkal SE3 Winter | 3.3 | close | #83a6dc |
| Artkal S53 Turquoise | 6.4 | similar | #55a4d9 |
DMC and Anchor threads that match Nabbi N23 Medium Blue
Converting a cross-stitch pattern to beads? DMC 334 maps to Nabbi N23 Medium Blue with ΔE 5.8, a close match; the Anchor and Madeira rows cover charts written for those threads.
| Nearest thread | ΔE2000 | Match | Hex |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium | 5.8 | close | #739fc1 |
| DMC 826 Blue Medium | 7.1 | similar | #6b9ebf |
| Anchor 130 Blue Medium Light | 4.5 | close | #799cc6 |
| Anchor 140 Copen Blue Light | 4.9 | close | #7fa5c8 |
| Madeira 909 Delft | 8.2 | similar | #90a5c3 |
Nabbi shades near Nabbi N23 Medium Blue
The 6 nearest Nabbi beads by CIEDE2000, closest first.
Lighter and darker blues next to Nabbi N23 Medium Blue
Nabbi blues at least 3 L* lighter or darker than Medium Blue, for highlights and shadows, nearest in lightness first.
- Lighter: Nabbi N28 Sky (#a7c6f1), L* 79 against 66.
- Darker: Nabbi N17 Bright Blue (#3b75cb), L* 49 against 66.
Using Nabbi N23 Medium Blue in a design
Against Nabbi N01 Black the contrast is 4.2:1 (a visible but soft edge) and against Nabbi N15 White 2.4:1, so Medium Blue pops on dark backgrounds and is a gentle tint on light ones.
No other Nabbi color is within ΔE 3. The nearest, Nabbi N28 Sky, is ΔE 10.8 away (loose), so a swap would show; buy enough Medium Blue for the whole design.
Across brands, Artkal has the closest stand-in (Artkal S137, ΔE 3.1) and Hama the furthest (Hama 73, ΔE 5.9). All four brands are 5 mm, so a closer bead from another brand can sit on the same pegboard.
Pegboards and sizes for Nabbi N23 Medium Blue
Nabbi N23 Medium 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 N23 Medium Blue?
The closest Hama bead is Hama 73 Translucent Aqua (#59aef5), ΔE 5.9: a close match. Next are Hama 46 Pastel Blue (ΔE 8.4) and Hama 107 Lavender (ΔE 9.7).
What hex code is Nabbi N23 Medium Blue?
Nabbi N23 Medium Blue is #71a3e6 on screen: RGB 113, 163, 230, CIELAB L* 66.1, a* 1.8, b* -38.9, in the blue family.
Which DMC thread matches Nabbi N23 Medium Blue?
DMC 334 Baby Blue Medium is the nearest DMC color (ΔE 5.8, close), followed by DMC 826 Blue Medium (ΔE 7.1). In Anchor the closest is Anchor 130 Blue Medium Light (ΔE 4.5).
Is there a Perler or Artkal version of Nabbi N23 Medium Blue?
Perler: Perler Blueberry Creme (ΔE 3.6, close). Artkal: Artkal S137 Azur Blue (ΔE 3.1, close).
Related
Nearby Nabbi colors
- Nabbi N28 Sky #a7c6f1
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue #3b75cb
- Nabbi N24 Lavender #b6a0db
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey #d3cbcb
Equivalents in other brands
- Hama 73 Translucent Aqua Hama, ΔE 5.9
- Perler Blueberry Creme Perler, ΔE 3.6
- Artkal S137 Azur Blue Artkal, ΔE 3.1