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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

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

PPG1160-5

Range:

PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Blue beads / Warm bath 
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90BG 20/241

Range:

Dulux Trade 

Description

Luna landscape 2 / Woad walk 
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No. 215

Range:

Farrow and Ball 

Description

Belvedere blue 
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2208 C

Range:

Pantone C 

Description

 
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PPG1159-5

Range:

PPG / Johnstone's  

Description

Stormy ridge 
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2150 U

Range:

Pantone U 

Description

 
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15BB 19/227

Range:

Dulux Trade 

Description

Blue thistle 
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2149 U

Range:

Pantone U 

Description

 
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LPC 2135

Range:

Isomat 

Description

 
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LPC 2025

Range:

Isomat 

Description

 
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2158 C

Range:

Pantone C 

Description

 
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RAL 250 50 20

Description

Mallorca blue 
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5415 C

Range:

Pantone C 

Description

 
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RAL 250 50 25

Description

Linoleum blue 
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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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