Tool · Image to Pantone

Pantone color finder for images.

Drop a logo or product photo. Get the dominant colors plus the three nearest Pantone matches for each - with calculated ΔE values for comparing candidates.

Approximation, not licensed Pantone match

v1 computes the nearest Pantone PMS swatch from your input via sRGB → CIELAB → ΔE 2000 distance. Suitable for design exploration; not a substitute for a press-side Pantone book or licensed Pantone Connect lookup. Official Pantone Connect API integration is on the roadmap (Q3 2026).

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Drop an image here

or click to upload - PNG, JPG, WEBP. Max 10 MB.

or paste an image (Ctrl/Cmd+V)

How to find an approximate Pantone color from an image

Upload a logo, product image, or artwork and sample the specific area you want to compare. The tool identifies dominant image colors and shows nearby Pantone Solid Coated references with ΔE values, so you can compare candidates instead of relying on a single guess. Sample a flat, evenly lit area when possible; gradients, shadows, texture, and JPEG artifacts can change the pixel color.

Choose a clear image and upload it to the matching tool.
Sample the region that represents the intended brand or product color.
Compare the nearest swatches and their ΔE values, then save the candidate for review.

What a screen-based color match can tell you

A digital match is a useful shortlist, not a production guarantee. The source image, monitor calibration, color profile, paper, ink, coating, and lighting all affect the result. ΔE summarizes a calculated difference between color values; it does not confirm how a physical print will look. Check final decisions against current official Pantone references and a suitable printed proof. Pantone is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC; this independent tool is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pantone.

What is the image to pantone?

Image to Pantone samples the colors in an image and compares each one with the Pantone Solid Coated and Uncoated libraries, returning a shortlist of the closest references ranked by Delta E 2000.

How the match is calculated

Each sampled color is converted to CIELAB and compared with the Lab value of every chip in the library using Delta E 2000, the industry standard for perceptual color difference. A Delta E under 2 is usually invisible in print; 2 to 5 is a close match that most jobs accept; above 5 the difference is obvious. The tool shows the top five candidates with their Delta E so the choice is informed rather than automatic.

Coated (C) and Uncoated (U) libraries are separate because the same ink looks different on gloss and matte stock. Pick the library that matches the substrate the job will print on.

What the result is, and is not

The values here are approximations of Pantone references derived from published sRGB and Lab data. They are a shortlist for a designer or printer to confirm against a physical Pantone guide and a press proof. Screens cannot reproduce spot inks exactly, so no online tool should be treated as the final spec.

Image to Pantone FAQ

How do I find the Pantone color of a logo?

Upload the logo here. Each color in it is matched to the closest Pantone references with a Delta E score; confirm the chosen reference against a physical guide.

What Delta E is acceptable for a Pantone match?

Under 2 is generally indistinguishable, 2 to 3.5 is acceptable for most commercial work, and packaging brand colors often require under 2 verified on press.

Coated or uncoated, which should I pick?

Coated (C) for gloss or silk paper, labels and most folding cartons; Uncoated (U) for offset uncoated stock, kraft and stationery. Ask the printer if unsure.

Is this an official Pantone tool?

No. The Color Tools is independent and provides approximate references for shortlisting. Official values come from Pantone guides and Pantone Connect.