What's the difference between CMYK and Pantone?

CMYK is a four-color process (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) that mixes colors through dot overlay. Pantone is a spot color system where each color has a unique number and uses pre-mixed ink. Pantone colors are more accurate and vibrant but cost more. This tool finds the closest Pantone match to your CMYK values.

How accurate is the conversion?

We use the CIE76 color difference formula (Euclidean distance in RGB space) to find the closest Pantone match. Note that CMYK gamut and Pantone gamut don't fully overlap — some vibrant Pantone colors cannot be perfectly reproduced in CMYK.

Which Pantone series are supported?

Built-in color libraries for Pantone Solid Coated (C) and Solid Uncoated (U) — the two most commonly used series, covering hundreds of popular Pantone colors.

Free CMYK to Pantone Converter - Color Match

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Enter CMYK Values

C (Cyan)

M (Magenta)

Y (Yellow)

K (Black)

Matching Results

Adjust CMYK values and click "Match Pantone"