HEX to Miyuki Delica Bead Finder

HEX to Delica: questions

How do I convert a HEX color to Miyuki Delica 11/0 codes?

Enter the HEX code above (RGB works too) and take the bead with the lowest ΔE. For example, #C12041 is closest to DB1308 Transparent Pink (ΔE 2.9), DB0098 Transparent Red Luster (ΔE 3.9), DB0362 Matte Opaque Red Luster (ΔE 4.8). Below ΔE 1 the difference is not visible, 1 to 3 is a good match, 3 to 6 is noticeable but similar, and from 6 up the beads look visibly different. Buy by the code, and check a real bead or a bead card before ordering a large amount.

Which Delica beads match DMC 841, 840 and 839?

By on-screen color, the finder as it opens (in production, with «Skip metallic, plated, galvanized, AB and metal-lined beads» ticked) gives these three closest Delicas: DMC 841 Beige Brown Light — DB2362 Duracoat Opaque Green (ΔE 4.9), DB0388 Matte Opaque Beige Glazed Luster (ΔE 5.1), DB1561 Opaque Beige Luster (ΔE 5.2); DMC 840 Beige Brown Medium — DB2504 Duracoat Transparent Brown (ΔE 1.4), DB1802 Color-Lined Silk Beige Luster (ΔE 3.6), DB2262 Opaque Beige-White (ΔE 3.9); DMC 839 Beige Brown Dark — DB2267 Opaque Brown (ΔE 2.9), DB2396 Color-Lined Transparent Brown Luster (ΔE 3.8), DB0981 Color-Lined Transparent Mix Luster (ΔE 5.2). With that box unticked, so that every finish is searched, they are: DMC 841 — DB2301 Matte Glazed Opaque Beige AB (ΔE 3.6, finish not shown by a flat color), DB2362 Duracoat Opaque Green (ΔE 4.9), DB0388 Matte Opaque Beige Glazed Luster (ΔE 5.1); DMC 840 — DB2504 Duracoat Transparent Brown (ΔE 1.4), DB0334 Matte Gold Plated Gold (ΔE 1.8, finish not shown by a flat color), DB1802 Color-Lined Silk Beige Luster (ΔE 3.6); DMC 839 — DB1852 Duracoat Galvanized Silver (ΔE 2.5, finish not shown by a flat color), DB2267 Opaque Brown (ΔE 2.9), DB0029 Nickel Plated Iridescent AB (ΔE 3.5, finish not shown by a flat color). Both the thread and the bead colors are estimates from open lists, so compare real beads with the skein in daylight before you buy.

Can I find the DMC thread for a Delica code?

Yes: choose «Delica → DMC» and enter the code, for example DB10, DB-010 or 10. Delica DB0010 Opaque Black is nearest to DMC 310 Black (ΔE 3.5). This is the nearest thread by color, not an official Miyuki or DMC chart.

How accurate are the bead colors?

The bead colors come from one open list (craft-color-codes by MakeBead): each code's color is the average of every pixel of Miyuki's official product photo. Its makers compared it with two independent bead datasets: the color family agreed on every code, but the shade differed by a median ΔE of 6–12. So the right bead family, an approximate shade. Miyuki publishes no color names either: the names come from the same list, built from Miyuki's own color and finish terms. A single HEX also cannot show a finish: the source says metallic, galvanized, AB and silver-lined beads cannot be one flat color, and a matte and a glossy bead of the same color look different too. Beads with those finishes, plus metal-plated and gold- or copper-lined beads, are marked, and the finder leaves them out unless you untick «Skip metallic, plated, galvanized, AB and metal-lined beads».

Does it include discontinued Delica colors?

The list has 1288 Delica 11/0 codes from Miyuki's directory, 76 of them discontinued. The finder leaves discontinued codes out unless you tick «Include discontinued codes»; the chart below lists them all and marks them.

Does this work for round seed beads (rocailles) or other Delica sizes?

No. The list holds Delica 11/0 (DB) codes only. Round rocailles and the other Delica sizes are not in it, so the tool cannot match or convert them.