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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.

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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TSD 8-3-4

Range:

DIN 6164 

Description

 
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IST 096-06

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Isomat 

Description

Central Burgundy 
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4985 C

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Pantone C 

Description

 
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SW 6306

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Sherwin-Williams 

Description

Cordial 
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LPC 0396

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Isomat 

Description

 
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PPG1052-6

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PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Mesa red 
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TSD 9-3-4

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DIN 6164 

Description

 
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No. 43

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Farrow and Ball 

Description

Eating room red 
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S 5030-R10B

Description

 
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PPG13-01

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PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Pomegranate punch 
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MQ1-05

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Behr 

Description

Rialto 
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188 U

Range:

Pantone U 

Description

 
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No. 96

Range:

Farrow and Ball 

Description

Radicchio 
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W4132R

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Crown 

Description

Showreel 
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MQ1-02

Range:

Behr 

Description

Wine not 
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RAL 020 40 30

Description

Hermosa pink 
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1281

Range:

Benjamin Moore 

Description

Tawny port 
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202 U

Range:

Pantone U 

Description

 
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R45

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Australian Standard 

Description

Ruby 
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RAL 010 40 25

Description

Mineral red 
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IST 102-06

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Isomat 

Description

Duty and beauty 
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CSP-435

Range:

Benjamin Moore 

Description

Modern romance 
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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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