Pantone to RGB Converter: Spot Color to Screen
Look up Pantone colors and get their RGB equivalents for screen design.
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About this conversion
Pantone spot colors define color in the physical world — packaging, signage, textiles, brand swatches — but screens speak RGB. When a brand style guide specifies Pantone 286 C for the logo, the web team needs the exact RGB values to reproduce it on screen. This tool bridges that gap: search by Pantone code or name, and get the R, G, B integers plus the corresponding HEX code.
The RGB values shown here are Pantone's own published digital reference values. They represent the closest sRGB equivalent of each Pantone ink formula. Because Pantone inks can produce colors outside the sRGB gamut (certain vivid oranges, deep blues, and neons), the RGB representation is inherently an approximation for those shades. For most brand colors, however, the match is close enough for web and app use.
This tool is the reverse of the RGB to Pantone converter, which starts with screen colors and finds the nearest Pantone match. Together, they let you move brand colors freely between print and digital workflows. If your end goal is print-ready output rather than screen display, the Pantone to CMYK converter gives you the four-color process values instead.
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Color conversions are mathematical approximations. For critical color work, verify against physical swatch books and printed proofs. See our methodology and full disclaimer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Pantone to RGB conversions exact?
They are Pantone's own published digital reference values, which are the best available sRGB approximation. Some vivid Pantone inks fall outside the sRGB gamut and cannot be perfectly represented on screen. For most brand colors the difference is imperceptible.
What is the difference between Pantone to RGB and Pantone to CMYK?
Pantone to RGB gives you values for screens (web, apps, presentations). Pantone to CMYK gives you values for four-color process printing. Use RGB when the color will be displayed digitally; use CMYK when it will be printed.
Can I use these RGB values directly in CSS?
Yes. Use the R, G, B values in the CSS rgb() function, or copy the HEX code directly into your stylesheet. Both represent the same color.
Why do I see a HEX code alongside the RGB values?
HEX is simply a different notation for the same RGB color. Many designers and developers prefer HEX for CSS because it is more compact. The tool shows both so you can copy whichever format you need.