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Pantone Color Converter

Convert HEX, RGB, CMYK or an image to the closest Pantone (PMS) color — free, instant and with a ΔE accuracy score for every match.

3,172 reference Pantone colors ΔE00

Closest Pantone matches for #1E88E5

Closest match ΔE 2.59

PANTONE 279 C

Solid Coated

87% match
HEX approximation
#418FDE
sRGB
65, 143, 222
CMYK (estimate)
71 / 36 / 0 / 13
CIE L*a*b*
58 2 -47
Alternative 01 ΔE 3.91

PANTONE 2727 C

Solid Coated

80% match
HEX approximation
#307FE2
sRGB
48, 127, 226
CMYK (estimate)
79 / 44 / 0 / 11
CIE L*a*b*
53 11 -57
Alternative 02 ΔE 4.63

PANTONE Medium Blue C

Solid Coated

77% match
HEX approximation
#0084CA
sRGB
0, 132, 202
CMYK (estimate)
100 / 35 / 0 / 21
CIE L*a*b*
53 -4 -45

Matches use the CIEDE2000 (ΔE00) formula on sRGB values. Always confirm critical print jobs against a physical Pantone guide.

Converter tools

All Converter Tools

Every conversion between screen color codes and Pantone spot colors, in one place.

HEX to Pantone

Match any web HEX code to the nearest Pantone spot color.

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CMYK to Pantone

Turn four-color process values into the closest PMS ink.

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RGB to Pantone

Convert screen RGB channels to a printable Pantone color.

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Image to Pantone

Upload a logo or photo and pick Pantone matches from it.

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Pantone to HEX

Get the HEX code for any Pantone color for web and UI work.

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Pantone to CMYK

Get a CMYK breakdown for any Pantone coated or uncoated color.

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Pantone to RGB

Find sRGB values of Pantone colors for digital displays.

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LAB to Pantone

Match CIE L*a*b* measurements to the nearest Pantone color.

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Color library

Explore Pantone Colors by Family

Browse full Pantone color chart
Search index

Pantone Color Finder

Look up any Pantone color by its number or name and see its HEX, RGB, CMYK and LAB values instantly.

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Pantone personalities

Pantone Birth Chart

Pick your birthday and discover the Pantone color assigned to your day — a fun palette to share with friends.

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How it works

How ToPantone Works

Three simple steps from a screen color to a printable Pantone code.

  1. 01

    Enter your color

    Type a HEX code, enter RGB or CMYK values, use the color picker or upload an image.

  2. 02

    We calculate the closest PMS match

    Your color is converted to CIE L*a*b* and compared against every Pantone reference color with the CIEDE2000 formula.

  3. 03

    Copy the Pantone code

    Get the closest Pantone coated or uncoated matches with ΔE scores and HEX, RGB, CMYK and LAB values.

Quick reference

Popular HEX to Pantone Conversions

Common colors and their closest Pantone coated match, calculated by our converter.

ColorHEXClosest PantoneΔE00
White#FFFFFFPANTONE 9345 C5.02
Black#000000PANTONE Black 6 C7.57
Red#E53935PANTONE 179 C1.50
Navy blue#1A237EPANTONE 2756 C2.81
Sky blue#29B6F6PANTONE 298 C3.37
Green#43A047PANTONE 7738 C1.83
Yellow#FFEB3BPANTONE 106 C1.80
Orange#FB8C00PANTONE 1495 C1.63
Purple#8E24AAPANTONE 527 C2.79
Pink#EC407APANTONE 1915 C1.95
Gold#D4AF37PANTONE 7752 C2.61
Gray#9E9E9EPANTONE Cool Gray 7 C2.14
Knowledge base

Understanding Spot Color

The basics every designer should know before sending a Pantone color to print.

What is the Pantone Matching System (PMS)?

PMS is a standardized spot color system. Instead of building color from cyan, magenta, yellow and black dots, each Pantone color is a pre-mixed ink with a fixed formula, so it prints consistently on any press.

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Coated (C) vs Uncoated (U) Pantone

“C” colors are shown on glossy coated paper where ink sits on the surface. “U” colors are shown on uncoated paper that absorbs ink, so the same formula looks softer and less saturated.

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HEX & RGB vs Pantone

Screens mix light (RGB), while printed inks reflect light. Some bright screen colors cannot be printed exactly, which is why a converter shows the closest match and its ΔE difference.

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Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything designers and printers ask about converting colors to Pantone.

What is a Pantone converter?
A Pantone converter takes a digital color value such as a HEX code, RGB or CMYK numbers and finds the closest color in the Pantone Matching System (PMS). ToPantone compares your color with every Pantone reference color in CIE L*a*b* space and ranks the matches by ΔE (color difference).
How do I convert HEX, RGB or CMYK to Pantone?
Choose the HEX, RGB or CMYK tab in the converter, enter your values and press “Convert to Pantone”. You will instantly see the three closest Pantone coated or uncoated colors with their ΔE score and HEX, RGB, CMYK and LAB values.
Is the converted Pantone color an exact match?
Not always. A ΔE below 1 is practically invisible to the eye and a ΔE up to about 2.5 is a close commercial match. Screens emit light while ink reflects it, so always check critical print jobs against a physical Pantone guide.
Are PMS and Pantone the same thing?
Yes. PMS stands for Pantone Matching System, so “PMS 286 C” and “Pantone 286 C” refer to the same spot color. Designers and printers use both terms.
How many Pantone colors are there?
The Pantone graphics solid color guides contain more than 2,000 spot colors, and Pantone also maintains separate libraries for textiles, metallics, pastels and neons. Our converter uses 3,172 coated and uncoated reference colors.
What is the difference between Pantone C and U?
“C” means the color is shown on coated (glossy) paper and “U” on uncoated paper. The ink formula is the same, but uncoated paper absorbs more ink, so U colors look lighter and less vivid.
Is this Pantone converter free to use?
Yes. ToPantone is completely free, works in your browser and needs no sign-up. There are no limits on how many colors you convert.