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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

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  • = 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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LG 221

Range:

Little Greene 

Description

Basalt 
View Little Greene colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for LG 221 from the Little Greene range of standard colours
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BS 633

Range:

BS Other 

Description

RAF blue-grey 
View products View BS Other colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for BS 633 from the BS Other range of standard colours
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TSD 17-1-7

Range:

DIN 6164 

Description

 
View DIN 6164 colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for TSD 17-1-7 from the DIN 6164 range of standard colours
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BS 9-098

Range:

BS 2660 

Description

Blue grey 
View products View BS 2660 colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for BS 9-098 from the BS 2660 range of standard colours
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S 8005-R80B

Range:

NCS 1950 

Description

 
View products View NCS 1950 colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for S 8005-R80B from the NCS 1950 range of standard colours
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RAL 7016

Range:

RAL Classic 

Description

Anthracite grey 
View products View RAL Classic colour chart.  Single colour sheets
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for RAL 7016 from the RAL Classic range of standard colours
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35043

Range:

AMS Standard 595A 

Description

U.S. Army # 3378 / Blue 
Flat: max 6
View products View AMS Standard 595A colour chart.  Single colour sheets
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for 35043 from the AMS Standard 595A range of standard colours
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LG 252

Range:

Little Greene 

Description

Dock blue 
View Little Greene colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for LG 252 from the Little Greene range of standard colours
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B62

Range:

Australian Standard 

Description

Midnight blue 
View products View Australian Standard colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for B62 from the Australian Standard range of standard colours
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RAL 790-2

Range:

RAL Effect 

Description

 
View products View RAL Effect colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for RAL 790-2 from the RAL Effect range of standard colours
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RAL 810-6

Range:

RAL Effect 

Description

 
View products View RAL Effect colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for RAL 810-6 from the RAL Effect range of standard colours
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BS381C 106

Range:

BS 381C 

Description

Royal blue 
View products View BS 381C colour chart.  Single colour sheets
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for BS381C 106 from the BS 381C range of standard colours
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432 C

Range:

Pantone C 

Description

 
View Pantone C colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for 432 C from the Pantone C range of standard colours
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SW 6992

Range:

Sherwin-Williams 

Description

Inkwell 
View Sherwin-Williams colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for SW 6992 from the Sherwin-Williams range of standard colours
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TSD 16-1-7

Range:

DIN 6164 

Description

 
View DIN 6164 colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for TSD 16-1-7 from the DIN 6164 range of standard colours
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18 C 40

Range:

BS 5252 

Description

Black 
View products View BS 5252 colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for 18 C 40 from the BS 5252 range of standard colours
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TSD 18-1-7

Range:

DIN 6164 

Description

 
View DIN 6164 colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for TSD 18-1-7 from the DIN 6164 range of standard colours
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RAL 5008

Range:

RAL Classic 

Description

Grey blue 
View products View RAL Classic colour chart.  Single colour sheets
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for RAL 5008 from the RAL Classic range of standard colours
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SW 6993

Range:

Sherwin-Williams 

Description

Black of night 
View Sherwin-Williams colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for SW 6993 from the Sherwin-Williams range of standard colours
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S 8005-B20G

Range:

NCS 1950 

Description

 
View products View NCS 1950 colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for S 8005-B20G from the NCS 1950 range of standard colours
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TSD 15-1-7

Range:

DIN 6164 

Description

 
View DIN 6164 colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for TSD 15-1-7 from the DIN 6164 range of standard colours
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15044

Range:

Federal Standard 595C 

Description

Dark blue / Insignia blue / ANA 502 
Gloss: min 80
View products View Federal Standard 595C colour chart.  Single colour sheets
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for 15044 from the Federal Standard 595C range of standard colours
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35041

Range:

AMS Standard 595A 

Description

U.S. Army # 450 / Blue 
Flat: max 6
View products View AMS Standard 595A colour chart.  Single colour sheets
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for 35041 from the AMS Standard 595A range of standard colours
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30BB 05/022

Range:

Dulux Trade 

Description

Cobalt night / Ravens flight 
View Dulux Trade colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for 30BB 05/022 from the Dulux Trade range of standard colours
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TSD 14-1-7

Range:

DIN 6164 

Description

 
View DIN 6164 colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for TSD 14-1-7 from the DIN 6164 range of standard colours
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RAL 790-3

Range:

RAL Effect 

Description

 
View products View RAL Effect colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for RAL 790-3 from the RAL Effect range of standard colours
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35039

Range:

AMS Standard 595A 

Description

U.S. Army # 2307 / Marine dark blue 
Flat: max 6
View products View AMS Standard 595A colour chart.  Single colour sheets
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for 35039 from the AMS Standard 595A range of standard colours
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15044

Range:

AMS Standard 595A 

Description

Dark blue / Insignia blue / ANA 502 
Gloss: min 80
View products View AMS Standard 595A colour chart.  Single colour sheets
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for 15044 from the AMS Standard 595A range of standard colours
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TSD 19-1-7

Range:

DIN 6164 

Description

 
View DIN 6164 colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for TSD 19-1-7 from the DIN 6164 range of standard colours
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35042

Range:

Federal Standard 595C 

Description

Sea blue / ANA 607 
Flat: max 6
View products View Federal Standard 595C colour chart.  Single colour sheets
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for 35042 from the Federal Standard 595C range of standard colours
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35040

Range:

AMS Standard 595A 

Description

U.S. Army # 2312 / Marine dark blue 
Flat: max 6
View products View AMS Standard 595A colour chart.  Single colour sheets
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for 35040 from the AMS Standard 595A range of standard colours
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RAL 7026

Range:

RAL Classic 

Description

Granite grey 
View products View RAL Classic colour chart.  Single colour sheets
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for RAL 7026 from the RAL Classic range of standard colours
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35045

Range:

Federal Standard 595C 

Description

Dark blue 
Flat: max 6
View products View Federal Standard 595C colour chart.  Single colour sheets
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for 35045 from the Federal Standard 595C range of standard colours
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37033

Range:

AMS Standard 595A 

Description

U.S. Army # 458 / Black 
Flat: max 6
View products View AMS Standard 595A colour chart.  Single colour sheets
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for 37033 from the AMS Standard 595A range of standard colours
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Reference

25044

Range:

AMS Standard 595A 

Description

RCAF blue 25044 
Semi-gloss: 30-45
View products View AMS Standard 595A colour chart.  Single colour sheets
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for 25044 from the AMS Standard 595A range of standard colours
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SW 6279

Range:

Sherwin-Williams 

Description

Black swan 
View Sherwin-Williams colour chart. 
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for SW 6279 from the Sherwin-Williams range of standard colours
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Reference

37034

Range:

AMS Standard 595A 

Description

U.S. Army # 3202 / Black 
Flat: max 6
View products View AMS Standard 595A colour chart.  Single colour sheets
Click here for L*a*b* and HLC values for 37034 from the AMS Standard 595A range of standard colours
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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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