1. What is the Pantone Matching System?
The Pantone Matching System, also known as PMS, is a standardized color reproduction system. It assigns unique codes to thousands of shades, allowing designers, printers, and manufacturers to reproduce colors consistently worldwide. Pantone ensures that the color you see on screen or in a sample will match the final printed or manufactured product.
Pantone® to HEX & RGB Converter Directory
Browse and convert over 1,300 official Pantone Solid Coated colors to Hexadecimal and RGB values.
| Color | Pantone Code | Hex Value | RGB Value | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 C | #F6EB61 |
rgb(246, 235, 97) | View Color | |
| 101 C | #F7EA48 |
rgb(247, 234, 72) | View Color | |
| 102 C | #FCE300 |
rgb(252, 227, 0) | View Color | |
| 103 C | #C5A900 |
rgb(197, 169, 0) | View Color | |
| 104 C | #AF9800 |
rgb(175, 152, 0) | View Color | |
| 105 C | #897A27 |
rgb(137, 122, 39) | View Color | |
| 106 C | #F9E547 |
rgb(249, 229, 71) | View Color | |
| 107 C | #FBE122 |
rgb(251, 225, 34) | View Color | |
| 108 C | #FEDB00 |
rgb(254, 219, 0) | View Color | |
| 109 C | #FFD100 |
rgb(255, 209, 0) | View Color | |
| 110 C | #DAAA00 |
rgb(218, 170, 0) | View Color | |
| 111 C | #AA8A00 |
rgb(170, 138, 0) | View Color | |
| 112 C | #9C8412 |
rgb(156, 132, 18) | View Color | |
| 113 C | #FAE053 |
rgb(250, 224, 83) | View Color | |
| 114 C | #FBDD40 |
rgb(251, 221, 64) | View Color | |
| 115 C | #FDDA24 |
rgb(253, 218, 36) | View Color | |
| 116 C | #FFCD00 |
rgb(255, 205, 0) | View Color | |
| 117 C | #C99700 |
rgb(201, 151, 0) | View Color | |
| 118 C | #AC8400 |
rgb(172, 132, 0) | View Color | |
| 119 C | #897322 |
rgb(137, 115, 34) | View Color | |
| 120 C | #FBDB65 |
rgb(251, 219, 101) | View Color | |
| 1205 C | #F8E08E |
rgb(248, 224, 142) | View Color | |
| 121 C | #FDD757 |
rgb(253, 215, 87) | View Color | |
| 1215 C | #FBD872 |
rgb(251, 216, 114) | View Color | |
| 122 C | #FED141 |
rgb(254, 209, 65) | View Color | |
| 1225 C | #FFC845 |
rgb(255, 200, 69) | View Color | |
| 123 C | #FFC72C |
rgb(255, 199, 44) | View Color | |
| 1235 C | #FFB81C |
rgb(255, 184, 28) | View Color | |
| 124 C | #EAAA00 |
rgb(234, 170, 0) | View Color | |
| 1245 C | #C69214 |
rgb(198, 146, 20) | View Color | |
| 125 C | #B58500 |
rgb(181, 133, 0) | View Color | |
| 1255 C | #AD841F |
rgb(173, 132, 31) | View Color | |
| 126 C | #9A7611 |
rgb(154, 118, 17) | View Color | |
| 1265 C | #886B25 |
rgb(136, 107, 37) | View Color | |
| 127 C | #F3DD6D |
rgb(243, 221, 109) | View Color | |
| 128 C | #F3D54E |
rgb(243, 213, 78) | View Color | |
| 129 C | #F3D03E |
rgb(243, 208, 62) | View Color | |
| 130 C | #F2A900 |
rgb(242, 169, 0) | View Color | |
| 131 C | #CC8A00 |
rgb(204, 138, 0) | View Color | |
| 132 C | #A07400 |
rgb(160, 116, 0) | View Color | |
| 133 C | #6C571B |
rgb(108, 87, 27) | View Color | |
| 134 C | #FDD26E |
rgb(253, 210, 110) | View Color | |
| 1345 C | #FDD086 |
rgb(253, 208, 134) | View Color | |
| 135 C | #FFC658 |
rgb(255, 198, 88) | View Color | |
| 1355 C | #FFC56E |
rgb(255, 197, 110) | View Color | |
| 136 C | #FFBF3F |
rgb(255, 191, 63) | View Color | |
| 1365 C | #FFB549 |
rgb(255, 181, 73) | View Color | |
| 137 C | #FFA300 |
rgb(255, 163, 0) | View Color | |
| 1375 C | #FF9E1B |
rgb(255, 158, 27) | View Color | |
| 138 C | #DE7C00 |
rgb(222, 124, 0) | View Color | |
| 1385 C | #D57800 |
rgb(213, 120, 0) | View Color | |
| 139 C | #AF6D04 |
rgb(175, 109, 4) | View Color | |
| 1395 C | #996017 |
rgb(153, 96, 23) | View Color | |
| 140 C | #74531C |
rgb(116, 83, 28) | View Color | |
| 1405 C | #6E4C1E |
rgb(110, 76, 30) | View Color | |
| 141 C | #F2C75C |
rgb(242, 199, 92) | View Color | |
| 142 C | #F1BE48 |
rgb(241, 190, 72) | View Color | |
| 143 C | #F1B434 |
rgb(241, 180, 52) | View Color | |
| 144 C | #ED8B00 |
rgb(237, 139, 0) | View Color | |
| 145 C | #CF7F00 |
rgb(207, 127, 0) | View Color | |
| 146 C | #A76D11 |
rgb(167, 109, 17) | View Color | |
| 147 C | #715C2A |
rgb(113, 92, 42) | View Color | |
| 148 C | #FECB8B |
rgb(254, 203, 139) | View Color | |
| 1485 C | #FFAE62 |
rgb(255, 174, 98) | View Color | |
| 149 C | #FFC27B |
rgb(255, 194, 123) | View Color | |
| 1495 C | #FF8F1C |
rgb(255, 143, 28) | View Color | |
| 150 C | #FFB25B |
rgb(255, 178, 91) | View Color | |
| 1505 C | #FF6900 |
rgb(255, 105, 0) | View Color | |
| 151 C | #FF8200 |
rgb(255, 130, 0) | View Color | |
| 152 C | #E57200 |
rgb(229, 114, 0) | View Color | |
| 1525 C | #B94700 |
rgb(185, 71, 0) | View Color | |
| 153 C | #BE6A14 |
rgb(190, 106, 20) | View Color | |
| 1535 C | #94450B |
rgb(148, 69, 11) | View Color | |
| 154 C | #9B5A1A |
rgb(155, 90, 26) | View Color | |
| 1545 C | #653819 |
rgb(101, 56, 25) | View Color | |
| 155 C | #EFD19F |
rgb(239, 209, 159) | View Color | |
| 1555 C | #FFB990 |
rgb(255, 185, 144) | View Color | |
| 156 C | #EFBE7D |
rgb(239, 190, 125) | View Color | |
| 1565 C | #FFA06A |
rgb(255, 160, 106) | View Color | |
| 157 C | #ECA154 |
rgb(236, 161, 84) | View Color | |
| 1575 C | #FF7F32 |
rgb(255, 127, 50) | View Color | |
| 158 C | #E87722 |
rgb(232, 119, 34) | View Color | |
| 1585 C | #FF6A13 |
rgb(255, 106, 19) | View Color | |
| 159 C | #CB6015 |
rgb(203, 96, 21) | View Color | |
| 1595 C | #D86018 |
rgb(216, 96, 24) | View Color | |
| 160 C | #A1561C |
rgb(161, 86, 28) | View Color | |
| 1605 C | #A65523 |
rgb(166, 85, 35) | View Color | |
| 161 C | #603D20 |
rgb(96, 61, 32) | View Color | |
| 1615 C | #8B4720 |
rgb(139, 71, 32) | View Color | |
| 162 C | #FFBE9F |
rgb(255, 190, 159) | View Color | |
| 1625 C | #FFA38B |
rgb(255, 163, 139) | View Color | |
| 163 C | #FF9D6E |
rgb(255, 157, 110) | View Color | |
| 1635 C | #FF8D6D |
rgb(255, 141, 109) | View Color | |
| 164 C | #FF7F41 |
rgb(255, 127, 65) | View Color | |
| 1645 C | #FF6A39 |
rgb(255, 106, 57) | View Color | |
| 165 C | #FF671F |
rgb(255, 103, 31) | View Color | |
| 1655 C | #FC4C02 |
rgb(252, 76, 2) | View Color | |
| 166 C | #E35205 |
rgb(227, 82, 5) | View Color | |
| 1665 C | #DC4405 |
rgb(220, 68, 5) | View Color | |
| 167 C | #BE531C |
rgb(190, 83, 28) | View Color |
2. Why Pantone Colors Matter
- Consistency: Guarantees the same shade across digital, print, and physical products.
- Branding: Many brands define their identity using Pantone-specific colors.
- Communication: Removes ambiguity when working with international suppliers and teams.
- Trends: Pantone influences global design trends with its annual Color of the Year.
3. Pantone Color of the Year
Each year, Pantone selects a Color of the Year that sets the tone for global design and creative industries. This selection influences fashion, interior design, packaging, web design, and more.
- Pantone 11‑4201 Cloud Dancer — 2026: simplicity, clarity, mindfulness
- Pantone 17‑1230 Mocha Mousse — 2025: warmth, richness, comfort
- Pantone 13‑1023 Peach Fuzz — 2024: warmth, softness, community
- Pantone 18‑1750 Viva Magenta — 2023: boldness, celebration
- Pantone 17‑3938 Very Peri — 2022: creativity, transition
- Pantone 17‑5104 Ultimate Gray + 13‑0647 Illuminating — 2021: resilience, hope
- Pantone 19‑4052 Classic Blue — 2020: calm, confidence, connection
4. Popular Pantone Color Ranges
Pantone provides different libraries and collections depending on the industry:
- Pantone Solid Coated & Uncoated: Widely used in printing.
- Pantone Fashion, Home + Interiors (FHI): Tailored for textiles and product design.
- Pantone Metallics: Vibrant metallic shades for packaging and luxury branding.
- Pantone Pastels & Neons: Soft and fluorescent tones for creative projects.
5. How to Use Pantone Colors in Design
Integrating Pantone into your creative process ensures professional results. Here are a few tips:
- Choose Pantone colors when creating your brand identity to guarantee recognition.
- Use Pantone swatches to preview shades before printing or manufacturing.
- Check digital-to-print conversion, as RGB and CMYK may differ from Pantone results.
- Leverage Pantone trend guides for inspiration in fashion, web, and packaging design.
6. Pantone vs. RGB and CMYK
While Pantone provides exact reference colors, RGB is used for digital screens and CMYK for printing. Conversions between systems are possible, but they may not always be accurate. This is why Pantone is the standard for professionals who need perfect color matching.
7. Where to Access Pantone Colors
Designers can access Pantone libraries through official guides, swatch books, and digital tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud. Online platforms like Pantone Connect make it easier to integrate colors directly into digital workflows.
Conclusion
Pantone is more than a color system — it’s a global standard that bridges the gap between creativity and production. Whether you’re a graphic designer, fashion creator, interior decorator, or brand strategist, mastering Pantone colors allows you to communicate visually with precision and impact. Stay up-to-date with Pantone’s releases to keep your projects modern, consistent, and emotionally engaging.