Pantone Colour to html or RGB?

Discussion in 'Graphics & Multimedia' started by BW1, Mar 4, 2010.

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    I'm having a little difficulty getting the exact RGB or html colour code from a pantone colour. Different methods give out different results. Is there a tool or chart out there that has this mastered?
     
    BW1, Mar 4, 2010 IP
  2. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    Why do you need the RGB/HTML value?

    Personally, I wouldn't worry too much about it.
    Even if you do match a Pantone colour on YOUR monitor, it won't be the same on anyone else's.
    Just use Photoshop (Colour Picker > Colour Libraries) to get close, and write the Pantone name next to the swatch with a "your monitor may display this colour differently" disclaimer.

    If it's just for you own use, then you might want to invest in a huey:
    http://www.pantone.com/pages/products/product.aspx?pid=79

    Or try and get a Pantone swatch booklet from somewhere. They're stupidly expensive for what they are though, so don't even think about buying one. :)
     
    Kerosene, Mar 4, 2010 IP