Colour Code Converter — Pantone, RAL, HEX, RGB, CMYK & Indian Paints

Convert between any two colour systems with accuracy scoring. Find the nearest match across Pantone, RAL, HEX, RGB, CMYK and Indian paint brands.

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Select a conversion pair below. Each tool uses the CIE Delta-E 2000 colour distance algorithm to find the most accurate match from our database of over 15,000 colours including Pantone, RAL Classic, NCS and shades from all major Indian paint brands.

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Pantone → RAL

Convert Pantone PMS codes to the nearest RAL Classic equivalent with Delta-E accuracy scores.

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Pantone → HEX

Get the exact HEX web colour for any Pantone code. Perfect for translating print colours to digital.

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Pantone → Asian Paints

Find the closest Asian Paints shade for any Pantone colour. Essential for Indian architects and interior designers.

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RAL → HEX

Convert RAL Classic industrial colours to HEX codes for web, UI and digital design use.

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RAL → Asian Paints

Match RAL industrial colours to Asian Paints shades. Ideal for specifying wall paints from architectural RAL specs.

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HEX → RGB

Convert HEX colour codes to RGB values for CSS, app development and digital design workflows.

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HEX → Paint Code

Find the nearest Indian paint brand shade for any HEX colour. Matches across Asian Paints, Berger, Nerolac, Dulux and more.

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CMYK → HEX

Convert CMYK print values to HEX web codes. Bridge the gap between print design and digital output.

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Why Convert Between Colour Systems?

Different industries rely on different colour standards. Graphic designers work in HEX and RGB for screens, print professionals use CMYK and Pantone for accurate ink reproduction, architects specify RAL codes for industrial finishes, and homeowners match paint brand shade cards for wall colours. Converting between these systems accurately is essential when a project spans multiple media. For example, an architect may specify a RAL colour for steel fixtures that needs to be matched to an Asian Paints shade for adjacent walls and a HEX value for the project's website.

Simple mathematical conversions (like CMYK to RGB) are straightforward but imprecise for perceptual accuracy. Our converter goes further by calculating Delta-E colour distance using the CIEDE2000 formula, ensuring the matched colour is the one that looks most similar to the human eye, not just the one that is mathematically closest in a non-uniform colour space.

Indian Paint Brand Conversion

India's paint market features unique shade cards from brands like Asian Paints, Berger, Kansai Nerolac, Dulux, Birla Opus, JSW Paints, Nippon Paint and Indigo Paints. Our converter maps colours across all these brands, allowing architects, interior designers and homeowners to find the closest available shade from their preferred brand. This is particularly useful when switching suppliers, matching existing wall colours, or translating international design specifications (Pantone, RAL) to locally available paint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which colour conversion is most accurate?
HEX to RGB and vice versa are mathematically exact since they represent the same colour model. Conversions involving different colour systems (e.g. Pantone to RAL, HEX to Paint) are approximate because each system has a finite set of colours. We find the nearest match using Delta-E 2000 and display the accuracy score.
What is the Delta-E score?
Delta-E (dE) measures the perceived difference between two colours using the CIE L*a*b* colour space. A dE below 1.0 means the difference is imperceptible. Below 3.0, most people would call the colours similar. Above 5.0, the difference is clearly noticeable.
Can I convert Pantone to Asian Paints?
Yes. Our Pantone to Asian Paints converter searches the complete Asian Paints shade catalogue to find the closest match. The result includes the shade name, code, HEX value and Delta-E accuracy score.
Why do converted colours sometimes look different on screen?
Screen calibration, ambient lighting and display technology all affect how colours appear. The HEX/RGB values we provide are mathematically accurate, but the visual rendering depends on your specific monitor. For critical colour decisions, always verify with physical swatches.
How many colours are in your database?
Our database includes over 2,000 Pantone colours, 200+ RAL Classic shades, 1,900+ NCS codes, and more than 10,000 Indian paint brand shades across eight major manufacturers, totalling over 15,000 colour entries.