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

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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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LPC 0402

Range:

Isomat 

Description

 
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2340 C

Range:

Pantone C 

Description

 
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90RR 27/440

Range:

Dulux Trade 

Description

Coral polka 
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RAL 450-3

Range:

RAL Effect 

Description

 
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PPG1186-5

Range:

PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Obsessed / Mexican chile 
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90RR 31/403

Range:

Dulux Trade 

Description

Ruby fountain 5 
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RAL 020 60 40

Description

Lotus red 
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702 U

Range:

Pantone U 

Description

 
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PPG1187-5

Range:

PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Red cedar / Sideshow 
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RAL 460-2

Range:

RAL Effect 

Description

 
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SW 0080

Range:

Sherwin-Williams 

Description

Pink flamingo 
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RAL 470-3

Range:

RAL Effect 

Description

 
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SW 6585

Range:

Sherwin-Williams 

Description

Coming up roses 
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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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