Pantone Real Purple C
Vivid magenta
- One of 213 colors in Pantone Pink Colors.
- Black text works best (4.64:1, passes WCAG AA for body text).
- No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 14.6).
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
#C92FBFBase color#009A44ΔE 1.4 · very closeAnalogous
#C92FBFBase colorTriadic
#C92FBFBase colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#924E7DΔE 14.6 · visibly different#A03472ΔE 14.7 · visibly different#BC3EA3NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 5.0 · closeNo RAL Classic color is a close match for Pantone Real 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 Real Purple C
Despite its name, Real Purple C reads as a vivid magenta on screen. It is close to 246 C (ΔE 2.7) and Purple C (ΔE 3.3).
No RAL Classic color is close (nearest ΔE 14.6). Black and white text both reach only about 4.6:1, so use large or bold type on it.
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-real-purple-c: #C92FBF;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-real-purple-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-real-purple-c: #C92FBF;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-real-purple-c': '#C92FBF',
<div class="bg-[#C92FBF]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone Real Purple C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #C92FBF, which is RGB 201, 47, 191.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone Real Purple C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 77, Y 5, K 21. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone Real Purple C?
No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 4008 Signal Violet, differs visibly (ΔE 14.6).
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 Real Purple C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 4.64:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text).
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