Indian Paint Brand Colour Codes — Complete Shade Directory

Find exact HEX, RGB and Pantone equivalents for every shade from India's leading paint manufacturers

India's Paint Industry — A World of Colour

India is one of the fastest-growing paint markets globally, with domestic brands like Asian Paints, Berger Paints and Kansai Nerolac commanding a significant share alongside international names such as Dulux (AkzoNobel) and Nippon Paint. Each manufacturer maintains its own proprietary shade card with unique colour codes, making cross-brand comparison a challenge for homeowners, architects, interior designers and contractors. This directory bridges that gap by mapping every brand shade to universal standards like Pantone, RAL and HEX, enabling accurate colour matching across different suppliers.

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Select a brand below to explore its complete shade card with colour codes, HEX values and cross-brand equivalents.

Asian Paints

208 Shades

India's largest paint company with a wide range of decorative and industrial coatings.

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Nerolac

152 Shades

Kansai Nerolac — leading industrial and decorative paints brand in India.

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Berger Paints

151 Shades

One of India's oldest paint manufacturers offering premium interior and exterior finishes.

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Dulux

114 Shades

AkzoNobel's premium decorative paint brand available across India.

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Birla Opus

86 Shades

Aditya Birla Group's premium paints brand launched in 2024.

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Indigo Paints

0 Shades

Fast-growing Indian paint brand known for innovative products and celebrity endorsements.

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JSW Paints

0 Shades

JSW Group's paint brand focused on value-for-money and colour accuracy.

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Nippon Paint

0 Shades

Japanese multinational paint manufacturer with strong presence in India.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a paint colour code?▼
A paint colour code is a unique alphanumeric identifier assigned by a paint manufacturer to each shade in their catalogue. For example, Asian Paints uses codes like "L131" while Berger uses a different coding scheme. These codes help dealers and painters identify the exact shade for accurate tinting and replication.
Can I match a shade from one paint brand to another?▼
Yes. While each brand uses its own proprietary codes, colours can be cross-matched by comparing their HEX or RGB values. Our tool finds the closest equivalent shade from other brands based on colour distance (Delta-E) calculations, though a slight variation is always possible due to differences in pigment formulation and finish.
What is the difference between HEX and paint codes?▼
HEX codes (#FF5733) are universal digital colour identifiers used on screens and in web design. Paint codes are manufacturer-specific identifiers tied to a physical paint formula. Our directory maps paint codes to their HEX equivalents so you can preview colours digitally before purchasing.
How accurate are digital paint colour previews?▼
Digital previews give a close approximation but cannot perfectly replicate how paint looks on a physical surface. Factors like lighting, wall texture, number of coats and paint finish (matte, satin, gloss) all affect the final appearance. Always test with a physical swatch before committing to large surfaces.
Which Indian paint brand has the most shades?▼
Asian Paints typically offers the largest shade card in India with over 1,800 colours across their various product lines. Berger, Nerolac and Dulux each offer between 1,200 and 1,500 shades. Newer entrants like Birla Opus and JSW Paints are rapidly expanding their palettes.