Pantone Color Chart with HEX, RGB and CMYK Codes
Browse 70 popular Pantone colors, including every Pantone Color of the Year since 2000. Click any swatch to copy its code in one tap. Free, with no sign-up.
485 C PANTONE
151 C PANTONE
116 C PANTONE
361 C PANTONE
Process Blue C PANTONE
2685 C PANTONE
Rhodamine Red C
Browse and Copy Pantone Colors
Pick a family, search by name, code or HEX, then click a swatch to copy it.
The HEX values are widely published screen approximations of each Pantone color. The CMYK values are an estimate calculated from RGB, not an official Pantone formula. For exact print matching, use a physical Pantone guide. See the Pantone to CMYK converter for conversion help.
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What Is a Pantone Color Chart?
A Pantone color chart is a reference of numbered colors from the Pantone Matching System, so designers, printers and brands can all point to the same color by its code. Each swatch has a name or number, such as PANTONE 485 C, and this chart pairs it with a HEX code for screens, RGB values for digital design and an estimated CMYK value for print planning. Click any swatch above to copy the code you need.
Not sure which Pantone matches your color? Use the Pantone color finder to match a HEX code, or the CMYK to Pantone converter to start from a print value.
How to Read a Pantone Color Code
A Pantone name has three parts. Once you know them, any chip on this chart is easy to read.
Fashion and home colors use a different style, such as 17-1230 TCX for Mocha Mousse. The Colors of the Year on this page use that style. Treat the number as the ID and the name as a label.
Pantone systems you will see most often
| System | Code style | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Coated | PANTONE 485 C | Printing spot color on glossy or coated paper |
| Solid Uncoated | PANTONE 485 U | Printing spot color on uncoated paper, where ink looks softer |
| Fashion, Home + Interiors | PANTONE 17-1230 TCX | Textiles, fashion, home goods and Color of the Year |
| Color Bridge | Spot color next to its nearest CMYK mix | Comparing a Pantone color with its closest four-color print build |
How to Use This Pantone Color Chart
1. Find a color
Choose a family on the left, or type a name, code or HEX into the search box.
2. Pick a format
Set the switch to HEX, RGB, CMYK estimate or Name, then click the swatch to copy it.
3. Check the match
Use the Pantone to CMYK converter or Pantone color finder before you send anything to print.
Need the codes in a different format? Convert a screen code with the HEX to RGB converter, or prepare it for print with the HEX to CMYK converter.
Pantone Colors of the Year, 2015 to 2026
Pantone has named a Color of the Year every year since 2000. The latest is Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201), chosen for 2026. This table lists the last twelve years, and every HEX and RGB value has a copy button.
| Year | Color | Pantone code | HEX (copy) | RGB (copy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cloud Dancer | 11-4201 TCX | ||
| 2025 | Mocha Mousse | 17-1230 TCX | ||
| 2024 | Peach Fuzz | 13-1023 TCX | ||
| 2023 | Viva Magenta | 18-1750 TCX | ||
| 2022 | Very Peri | 17-3938 TCX | ||
| 2021 | Ultimate Gray | 17-5104 TCX | ||
| 2021 | Illuminating | 13-0647 TCX | ||
| 2020 | Classic Blue | 19-4052 TCX | ||
| 2019 | Living Coral | 16-1546 TCX | ||
| 2018 | Ultra Violet | 18-3838 TCX | ||
| 2017 | Greenery | 15-0343 TCX | ||
| 2016 | Rose Quartz | 13-1520 TCX | ||
| 2016 | Serenity | 15-3919 TCX | ||
| 2015 | Marsala | 18-1438 TCX |
Want the full list back to 2000? Use the Colors of the Year filter in the chart above.
Pantone on Screen vs Pantone in Print
A Pantone color is a defined ink or textile color, so the HEX and RGB codes on this page are on-screen stand-ins for it.
On screen: HEX and RGB
Screens mix red, green and blue light. A HEX code such as #DA291C works well for websites and apps. Convert it with the HEX to RGB converter.
In print: CMYK or spot ink
Printers either use a Pantone spot ink or mix cyan, magenta, yellow and black. A four-color mix can look duller than the spot color. Learn more in our guide to RGB vs CMYK.
To turn a screen color into print values, try the RGB to CMYK converter. To go from print values back to a Pantone, use the CMYK to Pantone converter.
Tips for Using Pantone Colors
- Always include the suffix. PANTONE 485 C and PANTONE 485 U look different on paper, so tell your printer which one you mean.
- Use the chart for reference, not final approval. Screens vary, so check a physical Pantone guide before a large print run.
- Copy the format your tool needs. Use HEX for CSS, RGB for design software, and ask your printer for the official CMYK or spot-ink instruction.
- Save your brand colors in one place. Keep the Pantone code, HEX, RGB and CMYK together, and see our color chart with HEX, RGB and CMYK codes for more reference values.
A Short History of the Pantone Color System
The companies and people here are mentioned for context only, and they have no connection to this website.
- 1963: the Pantone Matching SystemLawrence Herbert introduced a numbered system for matching ink colors, so that a printer and a designer could agree on a color by its number. Wikipedia: Pantone
- 2000: the first Color of the YearPantone named Cerulean its first Color of the Year, and the yearly pick has since become a trend reference for fashion, product and graphic design. Pantone: Color of the Year
- 2026: Cloud DancerPantone chose PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, a soft white, as the Color of the Year for 2026.
Sources and Standards Behind This Chart
We list these so you can check our claims. We are not affiliated with these organizations.
- Pantone, official websiteThe owner of the Pantone Matching System and the official source for Pantone color data and Colors of the Year. Visit Pantone
- W3C, CSS Color Module Level 4Defines the HEX and rgb() notation used for the screen values on this page. View the specification
- sRGB (IEC 61966-2-1)The standard RGB color space for screens and the web, which the values on this page assume.
- WikipediaBackground reading on Pantone, web colors and the CMYK color model.
About This Pantone Color Chart
Reviewed by: cmyk2pantone.com, last reviewed October 2026.
Method: the HEX values are widely published screen approximations of each Pantone color. RGB is an exact conversion of that HEX code. The CMYK value is a simple estimate calculated from RGB in your browser, and it is not an official Pantone print formula.
Limits: Pantone colors are physical ink and textile standards, so no screen value is an exact match. Screens also differ from one another. For critical print jobs, check a current Pantone guide.
Privacy: your searches and copied codes are not sent to a server or stored.
Independent site: CMYK2Pantone is not affiliated with Pantone LLC. See our Disclaimer, or contact us if you find a mistake.
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Pantone Color Chart FAQs
What is a Pantone color chart?
A Pantone color chart is a reference of numbered colors from the Pantone Matching System. Each color has a name or number, such as PANTONE 485 C, so designers, printers and brands can all refer to the same color. This chart also shows the HEX, RGB and estimated CMYK values for each color.
How do I find the HEX code of a Pantone color?
Search for the Pantone name or number in the chart above, then click the swatch to copy its HEX code. If you only have a HEX code and want the nearest Pantone, use the Pantone color finder.
Are the HEX and CMYK values on this chart official?
No. The HEX values are widely published screen approximations, and the CMYK values are estimates calculated from RGB. Pantone colors are physical standards, so for exact matching use an official Pantone guide or Pantone's own tools.
What do C, U and TCX mean in a Pantone code?
C means the color is printed on coated paper, and U means uncoated paper, so PANTONE 485 C and 485 U look slightly different. TCX is the style used for Pantone's fashion, home and interiors colors, such as 17-1230 TCX.
What is the Pantone Color of the Year for 2026?
The Pantone Color of the Year for 2026 is Cloud Dancer, PANTONE 11-4201, a soft white. This chart lists it with a copyable HEX code and RGB values.
Can I convert Pantone to CMYK exactly?
Not by formula. Pantone spot colors are special inks, and a four-color CMYK mix can only get close. For the closest CMYK build, check a Pantone Color Bridge guide, and use our Pantone to CMYK converter for a quick estimate.
Why does a Pantone color look different on screen than on paper?
Screens make color from light and paper reflects it, and screens differ in brightness and calibration. A screen can only approximate a printed Pantone ink. Read more in our guide to RGB vs CMYK.
How do I copy a color code from this chart?
Click any swatch to copy its code in the format you chose (HEX, RGB, CMYK estimate or Name). You can also click the HEX, RGB or CMYK buttons under a swatch, or use Copy visible list to copy every color currently shown.
Last updated: October 2026. This page gives general guidance on color workflows. Pantone, Pantone Matching System and Color of the Year are trademarks of Pantone LLC. CMYK2Pantone is an independent website and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Pantone LLC. See our Disclaimer and About page.
