Generated Pantone Colors
How to Use This Tool?
Enter HEX Code
Type your HEX color code (e.g., #FF5733) in the input box, or click the color picker to choose a color visually.
Select Distance
Choose a distance value (16-96) from the dropdown. Smaller values give closer matches, larger values show more options.
Get Results
Instantly view the closest Pantone (PMS) colors with detailed information including RGB, CMYK, and color swatches.
HEX to PMS - Free Online Color Conversion Tool
Our free HEX to PMS tool converts your HEX color value to the Pantone color value. Use this swift HEX to Pantone converter that quickly converts the HEX color value to Pantone color value with the best possible outcomes. It's a free browser-based online color converter with easy-to-use interface and generates accurate Pantone colors instantly.
What is HEX?
A HEX color code consists of six alphanumeric characters that represent the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) color model. Each pair of characters (00 to FF in hexadecimal) indicates how much red, green, or blue is included in the final color. This system is standard for web design, CSS, and digital graphics.
• #FF5733 → high red, medium green, low blue → orange tone
• #008080 → no red, moderate green and blue → teal
What is Pantone?
Pantone refers to the Pantone Matching System (PMS), a universal color standard used across industries such as printing, textiles, packaging, and product manufacturing. PMS colors are created for physical production, meaning they remain consistent regardless of monitor settings or lighting conditions.
• Pantone 485 C — standardized bright red
• Pantone 293 C — standardized vivid blue
What is a Pantone® Colour and Why Are They Used?
Industry Standard for Color Matching
Pantone is a system used to match colours for print purposes. RGB or CMYK colour codes can be used for printing on paper, however these are not suitable for the ink matching processes used in screen and pad printing on physical products.
To ensure brand imagery is faithfully reproduced, Pantone spot references are used for each colour used in your design. Inks are mixed in a factory to the shade required and then used to print products.
Technicians will compare the final printed product with a Pantone book under natural lighting to ensure the colours are printed correctly. Using the Pantone Matching System as a base for colour ensures that prints are consistent across factories, locations, time and products.
Digital vs Physical Colors
Pantones are physical printed colours and can't be truly represented on screen, as each monitor is calibrated differently. When vector files are saved as .jpg, .png or other bitmap files, the files are compressed, and colour variation may occur.
Coated (C) colours are used for printing on physical products, whereas U and M refer to Uncoated and Matte finishes. On screen there is little difference between these values as they contain the same CMYK percentages, however they will look different when physically printed and viewed under natural lighting. This tool matches only coated (C) Pantones for printing.
Finding the correct Pantone colour from an image is difficult, as saving at different quality levels can drastically change the colour profile. Therefore, we only recommend using this tool if you have no other references (RGB values will be more accurate).
Key Features
Instant Conversion
Get immediate results with our lightning-fast color conversion algorithm. No waiting, no delays.
Accurate Matching
Our advanced algorithm ensures the closest possible Pantone match to your HEX color value.
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