Pantone Purple C
Vivid magenta
- One of 214 colors in Pantone Purple Colors.
- White text works best (5.06:1, passes WCAG AA for body text).
- No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 13.6).
Color values
HEX, RGB and CMYK are screen and process approximations, not official Pantone values. Tap a value to copy it.
Text on this color
Similar Pantone colors
Ranked by color difference (ΔE 2000). Below 2 most people cannot tell them apart.
Tints 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.
Complementary
#BB29BBBase color#009739ΔE 2.5 · very closeAnalogous
#BB29BBBase colorTriadic
#BB29BBBase colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#A03472ΔE 13.6 · visibly different#924E7DΔE 13.7 · visibly different#BC3EA3NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 5.5 · visibly differentNo RAL Classic color is a close match for Pantone Purple 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 Purple C
Purple C is one of the classic Pantone base inks. On screen it reads as a vivid magenta-purple, close to Purple V2 C and 246 C (ΔE 3.2).
No RAL Classic color is close (nearest ΔE 13.6), so painted versions need a custom mix. White text passes WCAG AA at 5.1:1.
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-purple-c: #BB29BB;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-purple-c);
color: #FFFFFF;
}$pantone-purple-c: #BB29BB;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-purple-c': '#BB29BB',
<div class="bg-[#BB29BB]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone Purple C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #BB29BB, which is RGB 187, 41, 187.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone Purple C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 78, Y 0, K 27. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone Purple C?
No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 4006 Traffic Purple, differs visibly (ΔE 13.6).
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 Purple C?
White text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 5.06:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text).
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