Standards Match

Enter a RAL, Pantone or NCS code — or any HEX — and match it across all 10 standard systems with CIEDE2000 ΔE.

Standards Match

Enter a RAL, Pantone, NCS or Munsell code — or any HEX — and match it against the nearest cards in all 10 standard systems with CIEDE2000 ΔE. The cross-system bridge for print, coatings and industrial design.

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How cross-system matching works - enter, match, export.

One HEX or code, matched against the nearest stops of 10 standard systems with ΔE2000.

01
Enter
Paste a HEX (#ff6600) or a full code (RAL 3020) - both are detected automatically.
02
Match
Each system returns its 2 nearest stops: exact hits get a black badge, the rest show a graded ΔE number.
03
Export
"Copy table" exports TSV, ready to paste into Excel or a spec sheet.

Standards matching FAQ

Four questions that come up in print, coatings and industrial design.

How small must ΔE be to call it a match?: Under 1.0 ΔE2000 is hard to tell apart by eye; under 2.0 usually passes on the same material. For print proofs, hold the 1.0 line.
Can I send the matched code straight to print?: Standard codes are the anchor of the printing industry. Before a production run, ask your supplier for the physical swatch to verify.
Why can't I find my code?: 15,212 stops across 10 public systems are covered; some proprietary codes (automotive paint, for one) sit outside public standards.
Is matching computed or a lookup table?: Computed live: CIEDE2000 is calculated between your color and every stop, then ranked - not a static table.

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How cross-system matching works - enter, match, export.

One HEX or code, matched against the nearest stops of 10 standard systems with ΔE2000.

Enter

Paste a HEX (#ff6600) or a full code (RAL 3020) - both are detected automatically.

Match

Each system returns its 2 nearest stops: exact hits get a black badge, the rest show a graded ΔE number.

Export

"Copy table" exports TSV, ready to paste into Excel or a spec sheet.

Standards matching FAQ

Four questions that come up in print, coatings and industrial design.

How small must ΔE be to call it a match?

Under 1.0 ΔE2000 is hard to tell apart by eye; under 2.0 usually passes on the same material. For print proofs, hold the 1.0 line.

Can I send the matched code straight to print?

Standard codes are the anchor of the printing industry. Before a production run, ask your supplier for the physical swatch to verify.

Why can't I find my code?

15,212 stops across 10 public systems are covered; some proprietary codes (automotive paint, for one) sit outside public standards.

Is matching computed or a lookup table?

Computed live: CIEDE2000 is calculated between your color and every stop, then ranked - not a static table.