Color Converter

L* represents lightness, and a value of 100 indicates the brightest or lightest possible color. a* and b* represent the color's position within the color space, with values of 0 indicating neutral or gray colors. So, in CIELab, a color with coordinates L* = 100, a* = 0, and b* = 0 is perceived as white.

Pure White
LRV: 90-100
L*: 100
a* range: -1 to 1
b* range: -1 to 1

Ultra White
LRV: 80-95
L*: 90-95
Any of the 10 Hue Families

Bright White
LRV: 65-90
L*: 80-90
Hue Family: Any of the 10 Hue Families

Antique White
LRV: 65-80
L*: 70-80
Hue Family: Yellow

Off-White
LRV: 50-70
L*: 60-70
Hue Family: Yellow-Red, Yellow, Green-Yellow

Ivory White
LRV: 40-60
L*: 50-60
Hue Family: Yellow

Composition: Gray is often considered a neutral color created by mixing black and white. It lacks a dominant hue.

a* can be close to 0 (neutral/no chromaticity).
b* can be close to 0 (neutral/no chromaticity).

Light Neutral Gray
LRV: 70-90
L*: 80-90
Hue Family: Any of the 10 Hue Families

Medium Neutral Gray
LRV: 50-70
L*: 60-70
Hue Family: Any of the 10 Hue Families

Dark Neutral Gray
LRV: 30-50
L*: 40-50
Hue Family: Any of the 10 Hue Families

A color is considered a near-neutral when it has a low to moderate saturation level and lacks strong chromaticity, meaning it is close to being gray. Near-neutral colors are often muted and subdued, and they may have undertones that are not highly pronounced.

Light Near-Neutral Gray
LRV: 60-80
L*: 70-80
a* range: -5 to 5
Hue Family: Any of the 10 Hue Families

Medium Near-Neutral Gray
LRV: 35-60
L*: 50-60
Hue Family: Any of the 10 Hue Families

Dark Near-Neutral Gray
LRV: 10-35
L*: 30-40
Hue Family: Any of the 10 Hue Families

Greige: A blend of gray and beige, Greige has a neutral appearance with subtle warmth. It often falls within the near-neutral category.

Greige
LRV: 40-60
L*: 50-60
Hue Family: Yellow

Beige: A light brown color with neutral undertones. Beige is considered a neutral color and can be classified as a near-neutral, especially when it has muted and subdued characteristics.

Beige
LRV: 30-75
L*: 60-90
Hue Family: Yellow or Yellow-Red

Taupe is a grayish-brown color, and like greige, it's a combination of gray and brown. Taupe is often regarded as a near-neutral because of its muted and versatile nature.

Light Taupe
LRV: 40-60
L*: 50-60
Hue Family: Yellow or Yellow-Red

Dark Taupe
LRV: 20-40
L*: 30-40
Hue Family: Yellow or Yellow-Red

In the context of color and undertone shifts, different hue angles in the CIELab color space can exhibit various effects under different lighting conditions. While the specific undertone shifts can depend on factors such as the base color, lighting source, and surrounding colors, here are a few general tendencies:

Red-Based Neutrals (Close to Red Hue Angle):
Undertone Shift: Orange or brownish undertones under certain lighting conditions.

Yellow-Red-Based Neutrals (Close to Yellow-Red Hue Angle):
Undertone Shift: Purplish undertones under certain lighting conditions.

Yellow-Based Neutrals (Close to Yellow Hue Angle):
Undertone Shift: Greenish undertones under certain lighting conditions.

Green-Based Neutrals (Close to Green Hue Angle):
Undertone Shift: Yellow or yellow-green undertones under certain lighting conditions.

Blue-Based Neutrals (Close to Blue Hue Angle):
Undertone Shift: Cyan or turquoise undertones under certain lighting conditions.

Purple-Based Neutrals (Close to Purple Hue Angle):
Undertone Shift: Pink or magenta undertones under certain lighting conditions.