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Pantone Color Finder

This Pantone color finder matches any HEX, RGB, HSL or CMYK value to the nearest Pantone Solid Coated colors and shows how close each match is. Paste a code such as #1877F2, pick a color from your screen, or open a photo or logo and click the pixel you need. You get the top five PMS matches, each with its Delta E score, a similarity figure, HEX, RGB and a CMYK value converted from the HEX. Save the matches you want and download them as CSV, PDF, ASE or code. The library holds 1,115 Solid Coated colors, including Reflex Blue C, Warm Red C and the Cool Gray and Warm Gray series, searchable by number or hex. The tool is not affiliated with Pantone, so check a physical guide before approving print.

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Examples: #1877F2, rgb(24, 119, 242), cmyk(90, 51, 0, 5)

Closest Pantone Solid Coated matches for #6366F1
Closest match: PANTONE 2725 C
Delta E 7.1 · Noticeable difference · similarity 93%
#685BC7 · rgb(104, 91, 199) · cmyk(48%, 54%, 0%, 22%)*
2. PANTONE 2726 C
Delta E 7.9 · Noticeable difference · similarity 92%
#485CC7 · rgb(72, 92, 199) · cmyk(64%, 54%, 0%, 22%)*
3. PANTONE 272 C
Delta E 8.7 · Noticeable difference · similarity 91%
#7474C1 · rgb(116, 116, 193) · cmyk(40%, 40%, 0%, 24%)*
4. PANTONE 7456 C
Delta E 9.3 · Noticeable difference · similarity 91%
#606EB2 · rgb(96, 110, 178) · cmyk(46%, 38%, 0%, 30%)*
5. PANTONE 2665 C
Delta E 9.6 · Noticeable difference · similarity 90%
#7D55C7 · rgb(125, 85, 199) · cmyk(37%, 57%, 0%, 22%)*

*CMYK here is converted from the HEX value with the standard formula. Pantone publishes its own CMYK recipes, and a Pantone ink is mixed to match a physical swatch, so always check a printed guide before approving a print job. Similarity is 100 minus Delta E, a rough guide only. Not affiliated with Pantone LLC.

Browse Pantone Solid Coated colors

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PANTONE Yellow C
#FEDD00
PANTONE Yellow 012 C
#FFD700
PANTONE Orange 021 C
#FE5000
PANTONE Warm Red C
#F9423A
PANTONE Red 032 C
#EF3340
PANTONE Rubine Red C
#CE0058
PANTONE Rhodamine Red C
#E10098
PANTONE Purple C
#BB29BB
PANTONE Violet C
#440099
PANTONE Blue 072 C
#10069F
PANTONE Reflex Blue C
#001489
PANTONE Process Blue C
#0085CA
PANTONE Green C
#00AB84
PANTONE Black C
#2D2926
PANTONE Yellow 0131 C
#F2F0A1
PANTONE Red 0331 C
#FCAEBB
PANTONE Magenta 0521 C
#F1B2DC
PANTONE Violet 0631 C
#BF9BDE
PANTONE Blue 0821 C
#74D1EA
PANTONE Green 0921 C
#9DE7D7
PANTONE Black 0961 C
#9E978E
PANTONE Medium Yellow C
#FFD900
PANTONE Bright Orange C
#FF5E00
PANTONE Bright Red C
#F93822
PANTONE Strong Red C
#CE0056
PANTONE Pink C
#D62598
PANTONE Medium Purple C
#4E008E
PANTONE Dark Blue C
#00239C
PANTONE Medium Blue C
#0084CA
PANTONE Bright Green C
#00B08B
PANTONE Neutral Black C
#222223
PANTONE 100 C
#F6EB61
PANTONE 101 C
#F7EA48
PANTONE 102 C
#FCE300
PANTONE 103 C
#C5A900
PANTONE 104 C
#AF9800
PANTONE 105 C
#897A27
PANTONE 7401 C
#F5E1A4
PANTONE 7402 C
#ECD898
PANTONE 7403 C
#EED484
PANTONE 7404 C
#F4DA40
PANTONE 7405 C
#F2CD00
PANTONE 7406 C
#F1C400
PANTONE 7407 C
#CBA052
PANTONE 106 C
#F9E547
PANTONE 107 C
#FBE122
PANTONE 108 C
#FEDB00
PANTONE 109 C
#FFD100

How to use

01

Enter your color

Type a HEX code, rgb(), hsl() or cmyk() value into the input, or use the color picker. For CMYK, write it as cmyk(90, 51, 0, 5) so the numbers are not read as RGB.

02

Compare the top five matches

Each match shows your color next to the Pantone color, the Delta E score with a plain label, and HEX, RGB and converted CMYK values. The first card is the closest match.

03

Copy or browse

Press Copy code or HEX on any match. Use the Browse section to search the library by code, such as 286 or Cool Gray, and click a swatch to use it as your input.

Why Pantone Color Finder

How accurate is HEX to Pantone matching?

The finder converts your color and each Pantone color to a perceptual color space and measures the gap with CIEDE2000, the Delta E formula used in print and textile quality control. A smaller number means the two colors look more alike to a typical viewer.

Treat the scores as a guide for choosing candidates. Monitor calibration, paper, ink film and lighting all change what you see, so always confirm with a printed swatch before a job goes to press.

Delta EWhat it means in practice
Under 1Near identical. Most people see no difference.
1 to 2Very close. Visible only on careful side-by-side viewing.
2 to 5Close. A trained eye notices it side by side.
5 to 10Noticeable. Acceptable only for loose matches.
Over 10Clearly a different color.

Popular Pantone Solid Coated codes

These codes come up often in brand guides. The HEX and RGB values are the commonly published screen values used in this finder. Pantone publishes its own CMYK recipes for each color, which differ from a simple formula conversion, so they are not listed here. Paste any HEX from the table into the finder to see its neighbors and how far apart they are.

PantoneHEXRGB
PANTONE 186 C#C8102Ergb(200, 16, 46)
PANTONE 485 C#DA291Crgb(218, 41, 28)
PANTONE 286 C#0033A0rgb(0, 51, 160)
PANTONE Reflex Blue C#001489rgb(0, 20, 137)
PANTONE 354 C#00B140rgb(0, 177, 64)
PANTONE 123 C#FFC72Crgb(255, 199, 44)
PANTONE Orange 021 C#FE5000rgb(254, 80, 0)
PANTONE Cool Gray 11 C#53565Argb(83, 86, 90)
PANTONE Black C#2D2926rgb(45, 41, 38)

Solid Coated, Uncoated and TCX: which Pantone system?

Pantone runs separate systems for different materials, and the same code can look different in each. Solid Coated (C) colors are spot inks printed on coated, glossy or silk paper. Solid Uncoated (U) colors are the same inks on uncoated paper, where they soak in and look softer. A brand guide often lists both, such as 286 C and 286 U.

The Fashion, Home and Interiors system uses codes like 17-1230 TCX for cotton textiles and TPG for paper. These are for products, fabrics and paint, not printing inks, and they do not map one to one to C codes. This finder uses Solid Coated only, so it suits print work such as business cards, packaging and signage on coated stock.

Common questions

How do I find the Pantone color of a HEX code?
Paste the HEX code into the input. The finder compares it with every color in its Solid Coated library using the CIEDE2000 Delta E formula and lists the five closest codes, smallest difference first.
Is HEX to Pantone conversion exact?
Rarely. Pantone inks are mixed to match physical swatches, and their HEX values are screen approximations. Most HEX colors fall between two Pantone colors, so the finder gives you the nearest options and a Delta E score rather than a single exact answer.
What does the Delta E score mean in the Pantone finder?
Delta E measures how different two colors look. Under 1 is near identical, under 2 is very close, 2 to 5 is visible when placed side by side, and above 10 is a clearly different color. Aim for under 3 when matching a brand color.
What is the difference between Pantone C and U?
C means coated paper and U means uncoated paper. The same ink looks brighter and crisper on coated stock and softer and slightly lighter on uncoated stock, so the screen values differ. This finder covers Solid Coated (C) colors only.
Can I convert CMYK to Pantone with this tool?
Yes. Enter the values as cmyk(90, 51, 0, 5) or with percent signs. The finder converts the CMYK to a screen color with the standard formula and then finds the nearest Pantone colors. Results are approximate because CMYK itself depends on the printer.
What is Pantone TCX?
TCX is the cotton textile version of Pantone's Fashion, Home and Interiors system, with codes like 19-4052 TCX. It is used for fabrics and products, not for printing inks. This tool does not include TCX colors, and the Pantone Color of the Year is published as a TCX code.
How do I find a Pantone color from an image?
Press Pick from an image or logo, then drop, paste or choose the file. Click the pixel you want, or move with the arrow keys and press Enter, and the finder matches it straight away. Photos vary with lighting, so pick an area of flat color, and use the magnifier to avoid edge pixels.
Is this Pantone color finder affiliated with Pantone?
No. It is an independent tool that uses commonly published sRGB values for Pantone Solid Coated colors. PANTONE is a trademark of Pantone LLC. For final approval, check the color against a current physical Pantone guide.
Why is my Pantone code missing from the finder?
The library has 1,115 Solid Coated colors but not the full set. It leaves out neon and metallic inks, which screens cannot show, and some newer numbered codes. Uncoated, TCX and CMYK guide colors are not included.
Can I save several Pantone matches and export them?
Yes. Press Save on any match to add it to Saved matches, which keeps your original color next to the Pantone code. Copy the list as CSV, or download it as a PDF sheet, an ASE swatch file for Adobe apps, PNG, SVG or code.

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