Pantone® Finder from Image [2025]

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Upload an image, pick colors, and discover the closest Pantone® matches instantly.

✓ Upload Image or Use URL✓ Interactive Color Picking✓ Find Closest Pantone® Matches✓ Adjustable Match Count✓ Copy Color Codes

Options

Select how many closest Pantone® colors to display for each picked point.

Pick Colors (0/5)
Please upload an image or provide a URL.

How to Find Pantone Colors from Your Image

  1. Upload or Link: Use the 'File Upload' tab to select an image from your device, or paste a direct image URL in the 'Image URL' tab and click 'Load'.
  2. Select Match Count: Use the 'Options' dropdown to choose how many closest Pantone® matches you want to see for each picked color (Top 1, 3, or 5).
  3. View Results: Below the image, you'll see each picked color (HEX, RGB, HSL) alongside its closest matching Pantone® color(s), including their names, HEX codes, and estimated similarity percentage.
  4. Copy Codes: Use the copy icons next to any color value (picked or Pantone®) to quickly copy it to your clipboard.

Use Cases

  • Graphic Designers: Match colors from photos or inspiration images to Pantone® for branding or print projects.
  • Brand Managers: Ensure colors used in marketing materials align with established Pantone® brand guidelines.
  • Web Developers: Find corresponding Pantone® colors for digital designs that need print equivalents.
  • Printers: Quickly identify potential Pantone® matches for colors supplied in client images.
  • Artists & Illustrators: Translate digital color palettes into standardized Pantone® references.

Understanding the Match

This tool compares the color you pick from the image (represented digitally as RGB/HEX) against the official digital HEX values of Pantone® colors in our library.

It finds the colors with the smallest mathematical difference using a weighted formula that approximates human color perception.

Important Considerations:

  • Screen colors (RGB) can look different from printed Pantone® inks.
  • Lighting conditions affect perception.
  • The accuracy depends on the quality and color fidelity of the uploaded image.

Always use official physical Pantone® guides for final color approval in critical print applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are the Pantone® matches?

The tool finds the mathematically closest Pantone® color based on its official digital HEX value using a color difference formula. However, screen colors (RGB) don't perfectly map to physical ink colors (Pantone®). The match is a very good starting point, but always verify with a physical Pantone® guide for critical print work.

Why does the same color look different on screen vs. print?

Screens create color by emitting light (Additive RGB), while printed materials absorb and reflect light (Subtractive CMYK or Spot Colors like Pantone®). Factors like paper type, finish, and lighting also affect perceived color. This tool bridges the gap by matching digital values, but physical comparison is key.

Are my uploaded images stored?

No. All image processing and color analysis happen entirely within your web browser using JavaScript. Your images are never uploaded to or stored on our servers, ensuring your privacy and the confidentiality of your visuals.

Which Pantone® library are you using?

This tool uses a reference library of commonly used Pantone® Solid Coated (C) colors and their corresponding HEX values. It may not include every specialized Pantone® library (e.g., Metallics, Pastels/Neons, FHI).

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