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Convert L*ab values to RGB and 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.

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  • = Virtually indistinguishable
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L*ab values
  L*ab:

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PPU25-22

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Behr 

Description

Chimney 
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B64

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Australian Standard 

Description

Charcoal 
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1638

Range:

Benjamin Moore 

Description

Midnight blue 
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BS 640

Description

Extra dark sea grey 
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26044

Description

Gray 
Semi-gloss: 30-45
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1624

Range:

Benjamin Moore 

Description

Westcott navy 
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7540 C

Range:

Pantone C 

Description

 
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194

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Crown 

Description

Black glass 
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26044

Description

Gray 
Semi-gloss: 30-45
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PPU15-20

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Behr 

Description

Poppy seed 
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Y500

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Tikkurila 

Description

Wrought iron 
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Anthracite

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Crown 

Description

Anthracite 
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ECTOP

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Fired Earth 

Description

Top hat 
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1610

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Benjamin Moore 

Description

French beret 
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V493

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Tikkurila 

Description

Milkyway 
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PPG1037-7

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PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Witchcraft 
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S 7005-B

Description

 
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TSD 19-1-6

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DIN 6164 

Description

 
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RAL 7015

Description

Slate grey 
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36076

Description

Navy gray #2 / Dark gray 
Flat: max 6
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PPG1035-7

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PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Obsidian / Midnight river 
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IST 058-07

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Isomat 

Description

Cast iron 
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No. 305

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Farrow and Ball 

Description

Hopper head 
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S 7502-B

Description

 
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HC-157

Range:

Benjamin Moore 

Description

Narragansett green 
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S 7005-B20G

Description

 
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PPG1039-7

Range:

PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

High salute 
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TSD 17-1-6

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DIN 6164 

Description

 
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36076

Description

Navy gray #2 / Dark gray 
Flat: max 6
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PPG1012-7

Range:

PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Black forest / Midnight ocean 
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546 U

Range:

Pantone U 

Description

 
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PPU26-01

Range:

Behr 

Description

Satin black 
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LPN 2946

Range:

Isomat 

Description

 
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1617

Range:

Benjamin Moore 

Description

Cheating heart 
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RAL 820-5

Range:

RAL Effect 

Description

Urban slate 
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TSD 18-1-6

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DIN 6164 

Description

 
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S 7005-R80B

Description

 
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IST 065-03

Range:

Isomat 

Description

Onyx 
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1652

Range:

Benjamin Moore 

Description

Navy masterpiece 
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IST 055-07

Range:

Isomat 

Description

Building main 
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18 B 27

Description

Grey 
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PPU18-01

Range:

Behr 

Description

Cracked pepper 
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Cool Grey 11 C

Range:

Pantone C 

Description

 
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N470-7

Range:

Behr 

Description

Submarine gray 
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N500-7

Range:

Behr 

Description

Night club 
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N480-7

Range:

Behr 

Description

Midnight blue 
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N510-6

Range:

Behr 

Description

Orion gray 
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Zeitgeist

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Craig and Rose 

Description

Zeitgeist 
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AF-565

Range:

Benjamin Moore 

Description

Mysterious 
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RAL 810-5

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RAL Effect 

Description

 
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M7090X

Range:

Crown 

Description

Vanishing point 
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= distinguishable to the practiced eye
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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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