Can I use this for industrial CMYK paint matching?

Yes. While digital screens vary, our tool provides the specific industrial codes for CMYK standards. We recommend using our generated Delta-E telemetry to verify the match before final physical production or coating application.

Does the converter support the latest CMYK revisions?

Absolutely. Our database is synchronized with the latest industrial registries for CMYK, ensuring that every PANTONE signature is mapped to current, available standards in the professional manufacturing manifold.

Conversion Protocol // SYNC-MODE

CMYK ← PANTONE

Extract CMYK values from PANTONE signals. Professional reverse color conversion for industrial standards.

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Universal Bridge

Diagnostics: View 13 Supported Input Protocols

Active HEX Coordinate

#6366F1

Protocol Sync Nominal

Industrial Standard Registry

RAL Classic

Standard v1927

RAL 5012

ΔE: 71.73

Pantone (C)

PMS Formula Guide

2718 C

ΔE: 41.64

NCS Natural

Perceptual Model

1040-R80B

ΔE: 18.03

RAL Design

D2 Professional

RAL 270 60 35

ΔE: 56.34

MOTIP Auto

Automotive Finishes

PASTELLBLAU

ΔE: 78.31

NTC Semantic

Name That Color

Royal Blue

ΔE: 37.70

CSS Entity

W3C Web Standard

mediumslateblue

ΔE: 24.27

Websafe

Legacy 8-bit

#6666FF

ΔE: 14.32

RAL Effect

E3 / E4 Series

RAL 630-1

ΔE: 70.32

Scientific & Digital Telemetry

RGB Matrix

99, 102, 241

Linear sRGB [0-255]

HSL Cylinder

239°, 84%, 67%

Hue Sat. Lightness

HSB Vector

239°, 59%, 95%

Brightness / Value

CMYK Ink

59%, 58%, 0%, 5%

Process Print Ratio

CIELAB Space

50.10, 38.69, -70.49

Perceptual Uniformity

XYZ Values

25.77, 18.51, 85.43

CIE 1931 Tristimulus

Harmonic Manifolds // Perceptual Extensions

Analogous

#6366F1

#A763F1

#63ADF1

#EE63F1

#63F1EE

Monochrome

#6366F1

#C1C2F9

#1418DA

#A4A5E3

#5558CC

Complement

#6366F1

#F1EE63

#E9E89E

#CECFEC

#F8F329

Triadic

#6366F1

#F16366

#66F163

#E23F43

#43E23F

Tetradic

#6366F1

#F163AD

#F1EE63

#63F1A7

#E23F94

Split Comp

#6366F1

#F1A763

#ADF163

#E28D3F

#94E23F

Terminal Input Protocols (14 Supported)

HEX Protocol

#6366f1

Standard hexadecimal signature. Supports shorthand (#fff).

RGB Protocol

99, 102, 241

Linear sRGB integer values [0-255]. Comma separated.

HSL Cylinder

210, 80%, 50%

Hue degree, Saturation %, Lightness %.

CMYK Ratio

50%, 20%, 0%, 10%

Process ink ratio. C%, M%, Y%, K% required.

CIELAB

lab(50, 20, -10)

High-precision perceptual color space. Format: lab(L, a, b).

XYZ Spectral

xyz(0.41, 0.21, 0.02)

CIE XYZ device-independent color. Auto-normalizes 0-1 or 0-100 range.

NTC Semantic

indigo

Search by 1,500+ standard names (e.g. 'Red', 'Sky Blue').

CSS Standard

darkslategray

Standard W3C color names with internal normalization.

RAL Classic

RAL 9005

Industrial code or name (e.g. 'Jet Black').

RAL Design

RAL 270 50 40

Seven-digit HLC system. Exact spacing mandatory.

RAL Effect

RAL 790-M

Multi-purpose industrial standard for paint/coating.

Pantone (C)

705 C

PMS numeric ID + finish (C = Coated, U = Uncoated).

NCS Natural

0515-G40Y

Natural Color System. Exact syntax including hyphen.

MOTIP Auto

LICHTGRAU

Automotive automotive paint registry (UPPERCASE).

Technical Color Standards

Our Universal Bridge is more than a simple color converter. It is a precision diagnostic tool engineered for industrial design, architectural planning, and physical product manufacturing. By synchronizing HEX to RGB, RGB to CMYK, and mapping digital signals to Pantone Color Matching and RAL Classic standards, we ensure your visual intent survives the transition from screen to substrate.

Digital Precision

Utilizing high-dynamic-range mathematical models to prevent data loss during coordinate shifts between sRGB and perceptual spaces like OKLCH.

Industrial Compliance

Every conversion includes ΔE distance telemetry to verify compliance with international industrial color accuracy protocols (ISO 12647).

System Queries

The converter supports 14 input formats: (1) HEX: #FF0000 or #F00, (2) RGB: 255,0,0, (3) HSL: 0,100,50, (4) CMYK: 0%,100%,100%,0%, (5) LAB: lab(50,70,-70), (6) XYZ: xyz(0.41,0.21,0.02), (7) CSS names: red/darkslategray, (8) NTC semantic: indigo/sky-blue (1500+ names), (9) RAL Classic: RAL 9005, (10) RAL Design: RAL 270 50 40, (11) RAL Effect: RAL 790-M, (12) Pantone: 705 C, (13) NCS: 0515-G40Y, (14) MOTIP: LICHTGRAU. Use decimal points for precision in numeric formats.

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Spectral Forge

Manual palette synthesis

Switch Protocol

Studio Simulation

Real-world UI projection

Switch Protocol

Gradient Forge

Interpolation engine

Switch Protocol

Vision Scan

Visual DNA decoding

Switch Protocol

Contrast Diagnose

Accessibility compliance

Switch Protocol

3D Nexus

Spatial HSL manifold

Switch Protocol

Export Protocols

Enhanced Material Simulation

Matte Substrate Rendering

Technical Analysis

When converting PANTONE to CMYK, our engine utilizes high-dynamic-range mathematical models to prevent chromatic drift. This protocol is specifically engineered for professionals in industrial design and manufacturing who require absolute fidelity between digital values and physical coating standards.

Unlike basic calculators, the ChromaNexus bridge accounts for perceptual uniformity, utilizing the OKLCH color space as an intermediary to ensure that the visual intent of your PANTONE signature is preserved exactly when mapped to a CMYK coordinate. This is essential for maintaining brand integrity across different physical substrates.

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Conversion Intelligence

Our engine uses high-precision matrix transformations to convert PANTONE values into the CIE Lab space before matching the nearest CMYK coordinate. This intermediary step ensures mathematical accuracy and minimizes Delta-E (ΔE) deviation during the synchronization process.