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HEX → PMS converter

HEX to Pantone Converter

Find the closest matching Pantone (PMS) spot color for any HTML or CSS hex code. Paste a 3- or 6-digit HEX value, pick a color or use the eyedropper, and see the top five Pantone matches ranked by ΔE.

HEX → PANTONE3,172 reference Pantone colors ΔE00

Closest Pantone matches for #1E88E5

SwatchPantoneHEXmatch / ΔECopy
 PANTONE 279 C Closest match #418FDE 87% · ΔE 2.59
PANTONE 2727 C #307FE2 80% · ΔE 3.91
PANTONE Medium Blue C #0084CA 77% · ΔE 4.63
PANTONE Process Blue C #0085CA 76% · ΔE 4.71
PANTONE 660 C #407EC9 76% · ΔE 4.81

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

Step by step

How to Convert HEX to Pantone

  1. 01

    Enter your HEX code

    Paste a 6-digit (#1E88E5) or 3-digit (#18E) hex color code from Figma, Photoshop or your CSS. The # sign is optional.

    Spaces and lowercase letters are cleaned up automatically.

  2. 02

    Choose coated or uncoated

    Pick Coated (C) for glossy paper and most packaging, or Uncoated (U) for letterhead, kraft and other absorbent stock.

    The same ink looks lighter on uncoated paper.

  3. 03

    Check the ΔE score

    A ΔE below 1 is visually identical, up to 2.5 is a close commercial match, and above that the HEX color is outside what spot ink can reproduce exactly.

    Confirm final print colors with a physical Pantone guide.

Quick reference

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
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can every HEX color be matched exactly in Pantone?
No. HEX colors live in the sRGB screen gamut, which includes very bright colors that printing inks cannot reproduce. The converter always shows the closest available Pantone color and its ΔE so you can judge how close it is.
What is the difference between HEX to Pantone and HEX to PMS?
There is none — PMS stands for Pantone Matching System. A “HEX to PMS” conversion gives the same Pantone color code, for example PMS 300 C is the same as Pantone 300 C.
What does ΔE (Delta E) mean?
ΔE measures the visible difference between two colors. We use the CIEDE2000 formula, which is weighted to human perception: below 1 is invisible, 1–2.5 is a close match, above 5 is clearly different.
Should I choose a coated or uncoated Pantone color?
Use coated (C) colors for glossy or silk paper, labels and most packaging. Use uncoated (U) colors for office paper, letterheads, books and recycled stock.
Why does my printed Pantone color look different from my screen?
Screens emit light in RGB while printed inks reflect light. Monitor brightness, calibration, paper and lighting all change how a color looks, so use the HEX value as a guide and a printed swatch for final approval.