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