Pantone 268 C
Dark purple
- One of 214 colors in Pantone Purple Colors.
- White text works best (9.99:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 10.8).
Color values
HEX, RGB and CMYK are screen and process approximations, not official Pantone values. Tap a value to copy it.
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Ranked by color difference (ΔE 2000). Below 2 most people cannot tell them apart.
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#582C83This color#512D6DΔE 4.5Tints and shades
Mixed toward white and black in 20% steps, each matched to the nearest Pantone color.
Tints (toward white)
Shades (toward black)
Color schemes
Hue rotations in OKLCH at the same lightness and chroma, matched to the nearest Pantone color.
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#582C83Base colorAnalogous
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#582C83Base colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#6C4675ΔE 10.8 · visibly different#1E2460ΔE 11.9 · visibly different#6F3D86NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 6.5 · visibly different#583993NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 4.2 · closeThe crosswalk code is the commonly published NCS equivalent; its on-screen swatch is only an approximation, so compare physical samples.
No RAL Classic color is a close match for Pantone 268 C. The nearest option differs visibly, so ask your supplier for a custom mix if you need it in RAL-based paint or powder coating.
Compare more options in the Pantone to RAL and Pantone to NCS converters.
How it looks with color blindness
The color shifts noticeably for protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia. Do not rely on this color alone to signal status or meaning; add a label or icon. Simulation uses the Machado et al. (2009) model.
About Pantone 268 C
268 C is a rich, dark royal purple, one step deeper than 267 C (ΔE 5) and close to 269 C.
On screen it is close to 7680 C and 3555 C (ΔE 2.9). No RAL Classic color is close (nearest ΔE 10.8). White text passes WCAG AAA (10.0:1).
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-268-c: #582C83;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-268-c);
color: #FFFFFF;
}$pantone-268-c: #582C83;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-268-c': '#582C83',
<div class="bg-[#582C83]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 268 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #582C83, which is RGB 88, 44, 131.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 268 C?
A process approximation is C 33, M 66, Y 0, K 49. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 268 C?
No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 4005 Blue Lilac, differs visibly (ΔE 10.8).
What does the “C” in the name mean?
“C” stands for coated: the reference shows how the ink looks on coated (glossy) paper. The same ink usually looks darker and duller on uncoated paper.
Should I use white or black text on Pantone 268 C?
White text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 9.99:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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