Pantone Converter

Translate Pantone Solid Coated codes to HEX and RGB, or find the closest PMS for any HEX with Ξ”E2000 match quality.

Type a Pantone code (for example 185 C) to see its HEX and RGB, or paste a HEX value to find the closest Pantone Solid Coated match with a ΔE2000 quality score.

Approximation only. Pantone is a licensed color system; we ship public-domain sRGB approximations. These will not match a printed Pantone swatch under any standard light source. Use Pantone's own tools for press-critical color matching.

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Dataset: 181 Pantone Solid Coated approximations.

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PMS 100 C
#F5E1A4
PMS 101 C
#F7E96B
PMS 102 C
#FAE700
PMS 103 C
#C6A000
PMS 104 C
#AC8E00
PMS 105 C
#85731A
PMS 106 C
#F8E458
PMS 107 C
#FAE229
PMS 108 C
#F9D616
PMS 109 C
#FFCD00
PMS 110 C
#DAAA00
PMS 111 C
#AA8A00
PMS 112 C
#9C8412
PMS 113 C
#F8E04F
PMS 116 C
#FFCD00
PMS 117 C
#C99A00
PMS 118 C
#A88600
PMS 120 C
#F8D77B
PMS 121 C
#F9CB57
PMS 122 C
#FED141
PMS 123 C
#FFC72C
PMS 124 C
#EAAA00
PMS 125 C
#B58500
PMS 130 C
#F2A900
PMS 131 C
#CC8A00

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Pantone Converter for HEX, RGB & Closest PMS Match

This Pantone converter translates Pantone Solid Coated codes into approximate HEX and RGB values, and reverses the process by finding the closest Pantone Matching System (PMS) ink for any HEX you paste in. Every reverse lookup is scored with ΔE2000 so you can see at a glance how trustworthy the match is before sending artwork to print.

The Pantone Matching System is a standardized color reproduction system used primarily in printing and manufacturing, where each color carries a unique code such as PANTONE 185 C so designers and printers worldwide produce consistent results. Learn more from the Pantone overview on Wikipedia.

Why conversions are approximate

Screens emit light (additive RGB) while Pantone inks reflect it (subtractive pigment), so the two gamuts only partially overlap. Some vivid screen colors have no physical ink equivalent, and some Pantone spot inks — especially neons, pastels, and metallics — fall outside the sRGB space your monitor can show. The converter handles this by mapping every color into CIE Lab space and minimizing the perceptual distance with the CIEDE2000 formula.

How to read the ΔE2000 score

  • ΔE < 1 — imperceptible difference for most viewers.
  • 1 – 2 — barely noticeable side by side.
  • 2 – 5 — visible but acceptable for non-critical work.
  • > 5 — clearly different; do not rely on the substitution for brand colors.

Typical workflows

  1. Convert a brand's print Pantone into HEX/RGB for a website or design system.
  2. Find the closest PMS ink for a logo that was originally specified only in HEX.
  3. Audit packaging artwork by comparing screen mockups against intended spot colors.

For digital-only refinements after conversion, pair this Pantone converter with the Color Converter to switch between HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK, or send a result into the CMYK Color Mixer to prepare a four-color process build. If you only need a quick web value from a hex, the HEX to RGB converter handles that in one click, and the Color Name Finder can attach a friendly label to whichever match you choose.

Print-ready, but always verify

Conversions provided here are mathematical approximations and can vary based on printing conditions, paper stock, and ICC profiles. For commercial production, confirm the chosen Pantone against an official physical swatch book under D50 lighting before approving press runs. This tool is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pantone LLC.

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