#B041B1
Pantone Solid Coated

Pantone Purple V2 C

Vivid magenta

  • One of 214 colors in Pantone Purple Colors.
  • White text works best (4.96:1, passes WCAG AA for body text).
  • No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 11.4).

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

Aa White text4.96:1 · Passes AA for body text
Aa Black text4.24:1 · Large text only (AA)

Similar Pantone colors

Ranked by color difference (ΔE 2000). Below 2 most people cannot tell them apart.

Purple C#BB29BBΔE 3.2 · closeReal Purple C#C92FBFΔE 4.3 · close

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

Purple V2 C#B041B1Base color
355 C#009739ΔE 2.4 · very close

Analogous

Purple V2 C#B041B1Base color

Triadic

Purple V2 C#B041B1Base color

Closest RAL and NCS colors

RAL 4008 Signal Violet#924E7DΔE 11.4 · visibly different
RAL 4006 Traffic Purple#A03472ΔE 12.4 · visibly different
NCS S 3055-R50B#BC3EA3NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 4.1 · close

No RAL Classic color is a close match for Pantone Purple V2 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

Protanopia (red-blind)Looks like #3267B4, near 2386 C · shift ΔE 29.7
Deuteranopia (green-blind)Looks like #5B75AE, near 6102 C · shift ΔE 26.4
Tritanopia (blue-blind)Looks like #B55073, near 2451 C · shift ΔE 16.0

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 V2 C

Purple V2 C is a named Pantone reference for a red-leaning purple, or magenta-violet. On screen it is close to 2068 C (ΔE 2.8) and Purple C (ΔE 3.2).

No RAL Classic color is close (nearest ΔE 11.4). White text passes WCAG AA at 5.0:1.

Use in code

CSS
:root {
  --pantone-purple-v2-c: #B041B1;
}
.brand {
  background-color: var(--pantone-purple-v2-c);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
SCSS
$pantone-purple-v2-c: #B041B1;
Tailwind
// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-purple-v2-c': '#B041B1',

<div class="bg-[#B041B1]">…</div>

Frequently asked questions

What is the HEX code for Pantone Purple V2 C?

The screen approximation used on this site is #B041B1, which is RGB 176, 65, 177.

What are the CMYK values for Pantone Purple V2 C?

A process approximation is C 1, M 63, Y 0, K 31. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.

What is the closest RAL color to Pantone Purple V2 C?

No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 4008 Signal Violet, differs visibly (ΔE 11.4).

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 V2 C?

White text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 4.96:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text).

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