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CMYK to Pantone Converter
CMYK to PMS color match
Convert CMYK to Pantone online. Enter cyan, magenta, yellow, and black values to find the closest Pantone Solid Coated matches for print specs, brand guides, and production handoff.
Lower distance returns closer Pantone matches. Increase it to see more PMS options.
CMYK preview
- Hex
- #426D88
- RGB
- 66 109 136
- HSV
- 203° 51% 53%
Closest Pantone (PMS) matches
12 results#41748D
7698 C
ΔE 3.6
#34657F
7699 C
ΔE 3.8
#4F758B
5405 C
ΔE 4.6
#5B7F95
5415 C
ΔE 8.1
#165C7D
7700 C
ΔE 9.2
#00617F
7707 C
ΔE 9.3
#006A8E
7706 C
ΔE 9.4
#00677F
315 C
ΔE 10.1
#005F83
634 C
ΔE 10.2
#007396
633 C
ΔE 10.3
#007096
7705 C
ΔE 10.3
#4E87A0
7697 C
ΔE 10.5
Pantone is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC. Color values are reference approximations and may not match official Pantone swatches exactly.
CMYK to Pantone conversion for print design
CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) is the standard process-color model for commercial printing. Pantone Matching System (PMS) uses named spot colors for more consistent brand reproduction. This CMYK to Pantone converter helps you move from four-color builds to the nearest PMS references when you need a spot-color equivalent.
How to convert CMYK to PMS
- Enter Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black values from 0 to 100.
- Review the live CMYK preview with hex, RGB, and HSV readouts.
- Select a match distance to control how close results must be.
- Copy the closest Pantone code and hex for your design file or style guide.
Why convert CMYK to Pantone?
CMYK is efficient for full-color photography and gradients, but Pantone is often preferred for logos, stationery, and packaging where color consistency matters. Converting CMYK to Pantone helps teams align digital comps with spot-color specs and reduce guesswork between designers and printers.
Convertir CMYK a Pantone
Herramienta gratuita para convertir CMYK a Pantone y CMYK a PMS en línea. Introduce los valores de cian, magenta, amarillo y negro para encontrar equivalencias Pantone Solid Coated cercanas. Ideal para convertir CMYK a Pantone en proyectos de marca e impresión.
CMYK naar Pantone
Gratis CMYK naar Pantone converter. Voer CMYK-waarden in en vind de dichtstbijzijnde PMS-kleuren voor drukwerk en huisstijl. Ook handig om CMYK om te zetten naar PMS of Pantone coated matches te vergelijken.
Conversione CMYK in Pantone
Convertitore online da CMYK a Pantone per trovare i colori PMS più vicini. Utile per passare da quadricromia a spot color in loghi, packaging e materiali stampati.
Frequently asked questions
What is a CMYK to Pantone converter?
A CMYK to Pantone converter takes process-color CMYK values and finds the nearest Pantone Matching System (PMS) spot colors. It helps designers move from four-color print builds to named Pantone references for logos, packaging, and brand guidelines.
How do I convert CMYK to Pantone?
Enter Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black percentages (0 to 100), choose a match distance, and review the closest Pantone Solid Coated results. Lower distance values return tighter matches; higher values show more alternatives.
What is the difference between CMYK and Pantone?
CMYK is a subtractive process-color model used in most full-color printing. Pantone (PMS) is a spot-color system with named swatches that stay more consistent across vendors. Brands often specify Pantone for logos and CMYK for broader print work.
What does the match distance setting do?
Distance controls how close a Pantone swatch must be to your CMYK color. Smaller values (such as 16 or 32) return fewer, closer matches. Larger values (such as 80 or 96) widen the search and show more PMS options.
Is this CMYK to PMS converter free?
Yes. This free online CMYK to Pantone converter requires no account and runs in your browser. Use it to match CMYK to PMS colors for mockups, proofs, and production handoff.
Are the Pantone results official?
Results are closest-match references based on publicly available Pantone Solid Coated hex approximations. Pantone is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC. Always verify final color with official Pantone swatch books or licensed libraries before production.
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