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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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PPG1015-5

Range:

PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Heliotrope 
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10YR 28/072

Range:

Dulux Trade 

Description

Nordic sails 2 / Heart wood 
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SW 9159

Range:

Sherwin-Williams 

Description

Auger shell 
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SW 9158

Range:

Sherwin-Williams 

Description

Coquina 
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S 4005-Y80R

Description

 
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PPG1014-5

Range:

PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Gray violet 
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LPC 2534

Range:

Isomat 

Description

 
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90RR 31/100

Range:

Dulux Trade 

Description

Oyster cove 2 
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RAL 030 60 10

Description

Storm red 
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PPG1018-5

Range:

PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Talavera 
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K481

Range:

Tikkurila 

Description

Amulet 
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IST 1008

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Isomat 

Description

Moody brown 
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RAL 020 60 05

Description

Globe thistle grey rose 
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SW 9160

Range:

Sherwin-Williams 

Description

Armadillo 
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SW 9157

Range:

Sherwin-Williams 

Description

Autumn orchid 
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408 C

Range:

Pantone C 

Description

 
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BS 1-017

Description

Rose grey 
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PPG18-08

Range:

PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Smokey quartz / Deep raspberry 
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RAL 040 60 05

Description

Warm grey 
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CC-6

Range:

Benjamin Moore 

Description

Muskoka dusk 
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TSD 5-1-3

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DIN 6164 

Description

 
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04 B 21

Description

Sable / Sierra 
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S 4010-Y90R

Description

 
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408 U

Range:

Pantone U 

Description

 
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LPN 2614

Range:

Isomat 

Description

 
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RAL 020 60 10

Description

Tin pink 
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S 4010-R10B

Description

 
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R44

Range:

Australian Standard 

Description

Possum 
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PPG1047-5

Range:

PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Coffee custard 
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LPN 2604

Range:

Isomat 

Description

 
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436 C

Range:

Pantone C 

Description

 
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RAL 010 60 10

Description

Lilac grey 
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LPN 2554

Range:

Isomat 

Description

 
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RAL 360 60 05

Description

Ash pink 
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S 4005-R20B

Description

 
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RAL 040 60 10

Description

Light caramel 
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60YR 33/047

Range:

Dulux Trade 

Description

Chalk blush 1 / Terra ombra 
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LPN 2574

Range:

Isomat 

Description

 
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RAL 340-2

Range:

RAL Effect 

Description

 
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90RR 35/060

Range:

Dulux Trade 

Description

Maraschino Mocha 4 / Dusted heather 
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RAL 060 60 05

Description

Screed grey 
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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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