Pantone/RAL Converter

Convert between Pantone, RAL and HEX colors for professional printing

Find the closest Pantone and RAL Classic codes to any HEX color. Essential for printing, industrial painting and manufacturing.

Input Color

RGB: rgb(59, 130, 246)

Closest Pantone

300 C
#0072CE

Blue

Approximate
306 C
#00B5E2

Cyan

Approximate
319 C
#2DCCD3

Cyan

Approximate
301 C
#005EB8

Blue

Approximate
312 C
#0085AD

Teal

Approximate
311 C
#009CA6

Teal

Approximate

Pantone Catalog

100

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109

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130

137

144

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2685

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About Color Systems

Pantone

Standard color system in graphic design, fashion and packaging. Ensures color consistency in offset printing.

RAL Classic

European system used in industrial painting, coatings and architecture. Standard in automotive and construction.

Note: Conversions are approximate. For exact matching, consult official physical samples.

How it works

Pantone and RAL systems are industrial standards for exact color reproduction.

Pantone (PMS)

American system used in printing, fashion and graphic design. Each color has a specific ink formula.

RAL

European system used in industrial paint, architecture and automotive. Defines colors for coatings and finishes.

⚠️ Conversions are approximate. For exact reproduction, use physical samples.

💡 Practical Use Cases

Case 1: Business cards with corporate color

Your brand uses #1E40AF on web. You need the Pantone for printing.

→ Approximate equivalent: Pantone 2728 C
→ Confirm with physical sample before printing

Case 2: Paint for signage

You need to paint signs with standard safety red.

→ RAL 3020 (Traffic red) → #CC0605
→ Used internationally in road signage

Case 3: Merchandising with exact colors

Produce t-shirts with the exact brand color.

→ Provide Pantone code to textile supplier
→ Ensures consistency between different production batches

Frequently Asked Questions

Why aren't conversions exact?
Pantone and RAL use specific inks/pigments that can't be exactly reproduced in RGB/HEX. Conversions are visual approximations.
When should I use Pantone vs RAL?
Pantone for graphic and textile printing. RAL for industrial paint, signage and architecture.