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Search by Pantone® code or enter any HEX/RGB color to find the closest match

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Disclaimer

Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC. The color values shown are community-sourced approximations and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Pantone LLC. For accurate Pantone® color matching, please refer to official Pantone® color guides. Color matching uses the Delta E CIE2000 color difference formula for scientific accuracy.

About Pantone® Color Matching

This tool helps you find colors similar to Pantone® colors using advanced color science. We use the Delta E CIE2000 algorithm, which calculates the perceptual difference between colors in a way that closely matches human vision.

Understanding Match Quality

  • Excellent (ΔE < 1) - Difference not visible to the human eye
  • Good (ΔE 1-3) - Minimal visible difference, suitable for most uses
  • Approximate (ΔE 3-6) - Noticeable difference but similar appearance
  • Similar (ΔE > 6) - Visibly different but in the same color family

How to Use

  • Find by Pantone® code: Enter a code like "185 C" or "286 C"
  • Find closest match: Enter any HEX (#FF0000) or RGB color
  • Browse by category: Explore reds, blues, greens, and more

Use Cases

  • Convert Pantone® colors to HEX for web design
  • Find digital equivalents of print colors
  • Match brand colors across different media
  • Identify unknown colors by visual similarity

All Pantone® Colors

All 1342 colors in our library, grouped by color family. Values are community-sourced approximations, not official Pantone® color values. See also every Pantone® Color of the Year since 2000.

Yellow (127)

Green (241)

Neutral (166)

Red (145)

Pink (165)

Purple (94)

Blue (231)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the closest Pantone color to a HEX code?
Enter your HEX or RGB color in the Pantone Color Finder. The tool uses Delta E (CIEDE2000) color science to rank a curated set of 1342 community-sourced Pantone® approximations and show you the closest matches.
Are Pantone color matches exact?
No, Pantone® colors are proprietary physical ink colors and cannot be perfectly reproduced on screen. Our tool provides the closest digital approximation using Delta E (ΔE) — a scientific measure of color difference. Lower ΔE means closer match.
What is Delta E in color matching?
Delta E (ΔE) measures the perceptual difference between two colors. A ΔE below 1 is imperceptible to the human eye, below 2 is a close match, and above 3 is noticeable. Our Pantone finder shows the ΔE value for each match.
Can I convert Pantone to HEX or RGB?
Yes. Search for any Pantone® code in our set (e.g., Pantone 185 C) in the finder. The tool shows the closest HEX and RGB equivalents along with the Delta E difference score. Note that these are community-sourced approximations, not official Pantone® values.
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