Behr Astral (1A40-3) HEX code
This HEX sample is most commonly catalogued in the Behr system, with particular affinity to the Behr paint collection. Practitioners often reference it as the colour named Astral; the reference code 1A40-3 is frequently used for this Behr hue. Although HEX / sRGB notation cannot reproduce full spectral behaviour, it remains a reliable screen standard for CIEDE2000 (ΔE00) comparison across tints, shades, standards, and manufacturers.
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