Asian Paints Color Codes Explained: How to Read Your Shade Number
Decoding Asian Paints' numbering system — what 4-digit codes, L-series, K-series, and N-suffix colors mean, and how to find any shade's hex code.
If you've ever searched for '7836 asian paints' or 'K131 asian paints' and wondered what these numbers mean, you're not alone. Asian Paints uses multiple coding systems across their product lines, and understanding them helps you find exactly the shade you want — along with its hex code, RGB values, and cross-brand equivalents.
The 4-Digit Code System (Most Common)
The majority of Asian Paints colors use a simple 4-digit numeric code (e.g., 7836, 8248, 7932). These numbers are assigned sequentially within color families and don't encode any information about the color itself — they're simply identifiers. The number doesn't tell you the hue, lightness, or family; you need to look up the shade by code to see its properties.
Vanilla Ice
Asian Paints 7836 · #F3EEDA · LRV 85
Code 7836 = Vanilla Ice. A warm cream at LRV 85. The code doesn't hint at the color — you need to look it up.
Moon Crater
Asian Paints 8248 · #7F858E · LRV 23
Code 8248 = Moon Crater. A cool mid-dark gray at LRV 23. Sequential to other grays but the number itself is arbitrary.
L-Series Codes (Premium Neutrals)
Codes starting with 'L' followed by 3 digits (like L171, L163, L149) belong to Asian Paints' premium neutral collection — typically light, sophisticated off-whites and creams. These are some of the most-searched colors in the Asian Paints catalog, especially popular for whole-house applications.
White Silk
Asian Paints L171 · #ECECE4 · LRV 83
L171 = White Silk. An ultra-light neutral (LRV 83) with a faint warm-green cast. Premium L-series white.
K-Series Codes (Newer Palette)
Codes starting with 'K' followed by 3 digits (like K131, K078, K289) are from Asian Paints' newer color system. These tend to be modern, trending shades — often with the '-n' suffix indicating they're part of the 'New' collection. K-series colors are increasingly popular in contemporary Indian interiors.
Monsoon Mist-n
Asian Paints K131 · #AFAEA3 · LRV 42
K131 = Monsoon Mist-n. A warm mid-tone gray (LRV 42). The 'n' suffix marks it as part of the newer collection.
The '-n' Suffix
Colors ending in '-n' (like 'Monsoon Mist-n', 'Galactic Grey-n', 'Lake Grey-n') are part of Asian Paints' newer palette additions. The 'n' likely stands for 'new' — these are recent additions to the catalog, often reflecting current design trends toward muted, sophisticated neutrals.
How to Find the Hex Code for Any Asian Paints Color
Every Asian Paints color on PaintDB includes the hex code, RGB values, HSL values, LRV (Light Reflectance Value), undertone analysis, and cross-brand matches. Simply search by the code number or color name to find complete technical specifications.
Design Tip
Pro tip: Use our Color Converter tool at /tools/color-converter to paste any hex code and instantly find the closest matching Asian Paints shade — or match across all 25 brands in our database.
How many colors does Asian Paints have?
Asian Paints offers approximately 2,200+ shades in their decorative paint catalog. Our database includes 2,221 Asian Paints colors with full hex codes, RGB values, LRV, and cross-brand matches.
Can I find the Asian Paints equivalent of a Sherwin-Williams color?
Yes — every color page on PaintDB shows the top 5 closest matches from other brands, calculated using the Delta E 2000 color difference formula. Search for any Sherwin-Williams color and the closest Asian Paints match will be listed automatically.