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Convert L*a*b* values to the nearest standard colour

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b*


Approximate sRGB:
 

NOTE:The Munsell colour notation was originally defined using Illuminant C at 2°. In order to be able to compare colours on this site, this has been changed to CIE 1964 D65 10° using the xyY values and the transformation defined in ASTM D1535-14 (reapproved 2018), in which there may be errors.

These close alternatives are therefore given for guidance only. Always visually check before any major purchase.

Nearest Standard Colours

Filter by colour range/specification:

  • = Noticeably different
  • = Different
  • = Slightly Different
  • = Close but distinguishable
  • = Distinguishable to the practiced eye
  • = Virtually indistinguishable
Reference Range Description Rating Charts Click for
L*ab values
  L*ab:

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10049

Description

Maroon 81352 / ANA 510 
Gloss: min 80
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10049

Description

Maroon 81352 / ANA 510 
Gloss: min 80
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438 C

Range:

Pantone C 

Description

 
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RAL 030 30 10

Description

Laurel nut rusty brown 
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70RR 07/100

Range:

Dulux Trade 

Description

Maraschino mocha 2 
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RAL 020 30 10

Description

Budapest brown 
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RAL 010 30 10

Description

Wood-black red 
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SW 7580

Range:

Sherwin-Williams 

Description

Carnelian 
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LPC 0436

Range:

Isomat 

Description

 
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No. 222

Range:

Farrow and Ball 

Description

Brinjal 
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10YR 07/125

Range:

Dulux Trade 

Description

Cocoa blush 2 
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LPN 2566

Range:

Isomat 

Description

 
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AF-650

Range:

Benjamin Moore 

Description

Caponata 
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PPG1047-7

Range:

PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Carob chip 
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PPG16-24

Range:

PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Chocolate Croissant / Racy raisin 
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TSD 8-1-6

Range:

DIN 6164 

Description

 
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S 7010-R10B

Description

 
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06 C 40

Description

Brown 
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PPG1015-7

Range:

PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Mustang 
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04 C 40

Description

Maroon 
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TSD 9-2-6

Range:

DIN 6164 

Description

 
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HC-64

Range:

Benjamin Moore 

Description

Townsend harbor brown 
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PPG1014-7

Range:

PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Black walnut 
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7617 C

Range:

Pantone C 

Description

 
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PPG13-07

Range:

PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Enchanting eggplant 
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10070

Description

Brown 
Gloss: min 80
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30045

Description

Brown 
Flat: max 6
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78RR 06/137

Range:

Dulux Trade 

Description

Finest burgundy 
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SW 6013

Range:

Sherwin-Williams 

Description

Bitter chocolate 
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S 7010-Y90R

Description

 
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R65

Range:

Australian Standard 

Description

Maroon 
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RAL 040 30 10

Description

Caviar black 
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TSD 7-1-6

Range:

DIN 6164 

Description

 
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10070

Description

Brown 
Gloss: min 80
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LPN 2586

Range:

Isomat 

Description

 
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PPG15-24

Range:

PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

French toast / Burnt chestnut 
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TSD 9-1-6

Range:

DIN 6164 

Description

 
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04 B 29

Description

Brown 
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90RR 08/129

Range:

Dulux Trade 

Description

Cherry chocolate 
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30045

Description

Brown 
Flat: max 6
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20061

Description

Maroon 
Semi-gloss: 30-45
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Reference

48YR 06/091

Range:

Dulux Trade 

Description

Flame frenzy 1 
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TSD 6-1-6

Range:

DIN 6164 

Description

 
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20061

Description

Brown 
Semi-gloss: 30-45
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84RR 05/082

Range:

Dulux Trade 

Description

Cocoa blush 1 
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TSD 8-2-6

Range:

DIN 6164 

Description

 
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AF-175

Range:

Benjamin Moore 

Description

Barista 
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LPC 0266

Range:

Isomat 

Description

 
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TSD 7-2-6

Range:

DIN 6164 

Description

 
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BS381C 541

Description

Maroon 
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= noticeably different
= different
= slightly different
= close but distinguishable
= distinguishable to the practiced eye
+ = virtually indistinguishable

Please note that colours can vary from different suppliers, batches and over time.


The information and the colours depicted are also for guidance only. The displayed colour will depend on your monitor and browser and pearl or metallic colours have not been included. The finished colour, therefore, may not be as shown here.

The sRGB conversion system used is IEC 61966:2-1 1999 D50 adapted which may differ from other conversions.

We always recommend a visual check before any major purchase.


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