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Free Hex to Pantone Color Converter

Convert hex colors to closest Pantone matches with our free online tool. Features accurate Delta E color matching, browse 40+ popular Pantone colors, and get instant color comparisons. Perfect for designers, printers, and color professionals.

HEX to Pantone Converter

Find the closest Pantone color match for any HEX color code

Living Coral
PANTONE 16-1546
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Color Comparison

Your HEX Color

#FF6F61

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Pantone Match

Living Coral

PANTONE 16-1546

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Browse Pantone Colors

Classic Blue
19-4052
#0F4C81
Living Coral
16-1546
#FF6F61
Ultra Violet
18-3838
#5F4B8B
Greenery
15-0343
#88B04B
Rose Quartz
13-1520
#F7CAC9
Serenity
15-3919
#92A8D1
Marsala
18-1438
#955251
Radiant Orchid
18-3224
#B565A7
Emerald
17-5641
#009B77
Tangerine Tango
17-1463
#DD4124
Honeysuckle
18-2120
#D94F70
Turquoise
15-5519
#45B8AC
Mimosa
14-0848
#EFC050
Blue Iris
18-3943
#5A5B9F
Chili Pepper
19-1557
#9B2335
Sand Dollar
13-1106
#DECDBE
Blue Turquoise
15-5217
#55B4B0
Tigerlily
17-1456
#E2583E
Aqua Sky
14-4318
#7BC4C4
True Red
19-1664
#BF1932
Fuchsia_Rose
17-2031
#C74375
Cerulean
15-4020
#98B2D1
Red Orange
16-1546
#FF5A36
Yellow
13-0859
#F5DF4D
Pink
13-1404
#FA7A8C
Purple
18-3027
#6B5B95
Orange
15-1157
#F18F01
Green
17-6153
#6A994E
Navy Blue
19-4052
#2E4057
Burgundy
19-1617
#722F37

Selected Pantone Color

Name:Living Coral
Code:PANTONE 16-1546
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Living Coral

PANTONE 16-1546

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How to Use the Hex to Pantone Converter

1

Input Your Hex Color

Enter your hex color code manually or use the color picker to select any color you want to convert.

2

View Closest Match

See the closest Pantone color match automatically calculated using Delta E color difference algorithms.

3

Compare Colors

Review the side-by-side color comparison to see how closely the Pantone color matches your original hex color.

4

Browse Pantone Library

Search through the Pantone color library to explore other color options and copy hex codes to your clipboard.

Key Features

Accurate Color Matching

Find the closest Pantone color match using advanced Delta E color difference algorithms for precise color conversion

40+ Popular Pantone Colors

Browse and search through a curated collection of popular Pantone colors including Classic Blue, Living Coral, and Ultra Violet

Side-by-Side Comparison

Compare your original hex color with the closest Pantone match to see the visual difference and accuracy

Interactive Color Browser

Search and explore Pantone colors by name or code, with instant copying of hex values to clipboard

What is a Hex to Pantone Converter?

A hex to Pantone converter is a specialized tool that finds the closest Pantone color match for any given hex color code. Using advanced color science algorithms like Delta E, it calculates the visual difference between colors in the LAB color space to provide the most accurate Pantone equivalent. This is essential for designers, printers, and color professionals who need to translate digital colors to standardized Pantone colors for print production.

Why Use Our Hex to Pantone Converter?

1

Scientific Color Matching

Uses Delta E color difference calculations in LAB color space for the most accurate color matching possible.

2

Curated Pantone Database

Features 40+ popular Pantone colors including Color of the Year selections and widely-used design colors.

3

Visual Color Comparison

See both colors side-by-side with readability tests to understand the practical differences.

4

Professional Grade Results

Get accurate Delta E difference measurements to understand how close your color match is.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the hex to Pantone conversion?

The converter uses Delta E color difference calculations in LAB color space, which is the industry standard for measuring color differences. Delta E values below 2.0 are considered very close matches, while values below 1.0 are virtually indistinguishable to the human eye.

What Pantone colors are included in the database?

The tool includes 40+ popular Pantone colors such as Classic Blue, Living Coral, Ultra Violet, Greenery, and other Color of the Year selections, plus commonly used colors in design and printing.

Can I copy the hex codes of Pantone colors?

Yes, you can easily copy any Pantone color's hex code to your clipboard by clicking the copy button next to each color in the browser or selected color details.

What is Delta E and why is it important?

Delta E is a measure of color difference in the LAB color space that closely matches human color perception. It's the industry standard for determining how visually different two colors are, with lower values indicating closer matches.

Is this tool suitable for print production?

Yes, this tool is designed for designers and print professionals. However, always verify colors with official Pantone color guides and consider that screen displays may not perfectly represent printed colors.