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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:

Reference

90RR 18/450

Range:

Dulux Trade 

Description

Ruby fountain 4 / Raspberry Bellini 
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MQ4-01

Range:

Behr 

Description

Candy drop 
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LPC 0403

Range:

Isomat 

Description

 
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2342 C

Range:

Pantone C 

Description

 
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P140-6

Range:

Behr 

Description

Hibiscus flower 
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TSD 9-4-2

Range:

DIN 6164 

Description

 
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LPC 0412

Range:

Isomat 

Description

 
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IST 185-06

Range:

Isomat 

Description

Scandalous 
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21158

Description

Red 
Semi-gloss: 30-45
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90RR 21/418

Range:

Dulux Trade 

Description

Red stallion 4 
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1342

Range:

Benjamin Moore 

Description

Mardi Gras 
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703 U

Range:

Pantone U 

Description

 
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TSD 8-4-2

Range:

DIN 6164 

Description

 
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PPG1186-6

Range:

PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Salsa Diane 
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7419 C

Range:

Pantone C 

Description

 
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ECMADDER

Range:

Fired Earth 

Description

Madder red 
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S 2050-R10B

Description

 
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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.


PANTONE® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC.

NCS® is a registered tradename of NCS Colour AB.

Dulux® is a registered trade name of Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd and is a brand from Akzo Nobel.



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