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FAQ: Converting PMS Color To RGB or HEX For Website Brand Colors # 2

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In Part 1, we discussed the Pantone (PMS) Brand Color System. The next step is to convert these colors to their R G B values for our clients. RGB stands for Red, Green and Blue. This is another one of those details that is of utmost importance, when it comes to standing out from your competition. It is important to be precise and accurate on your website as well as on your printed materials. We are in agreement with Jim Collins who said, “good is the enemy of great”.

 

Since the majority of screens are shiny and bright, we use the Pantone colors, which are labeled with a “C”, which means they represent the colors when printed on coated stock. To convert Pantone 158 C to Red, Green and Blue in the proper proportion for a computer screen, we use an online conversion web site.

 

There are many good sites in the web universe, and for this post, we are using label partners.com To reproduce 158 C (as seen in the photo above) one would use this combination of R 232 G119 B 334, these are often stated in percentages also.

 

HEX stands for Hexadecimal notation, is another way to translate PMS into computer language such as HTML, CSS, SVG, etc. These same sites will give you the HEX number with is a six digit number. In HEX Pantone color 158C is known as #E875111. Your web developer can convert your brand colors using these numbers, and every color of your marketing presentation will be perfectly matched.

 

When a potential seller or buyer sees your website, your signs, your business card, and your marketing materials, they will note either subliminally or consciously that your presentation is impeccable in each and every way. First impressions are of paramount importance, if your quest is market leadership in your market.  

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Comments(16)

Peter Mohylsky, Destin BeachPro
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Very Interesting stuff here. It makes sense in the big picture,. Thanks for sharing.

Jun 15, 2017 03:20 AM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning A.  Okay this is way beyond me.  I have a general idea of what you're getting at.  

Jun 15, 2017 03:47 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Alexandra and Ron... I'm with James Dray. I find this interesting, but it is way above my pay grade! I guess that's why you do what you do and I do what I do!

Jun 15, 2017 04:04 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Back in the 1990s, I got the idea to take color chips from the paint department at our local hardward store.  The reason why, was that I would scan them to my computer, and load them in Photo Shop, and then use the dropper tool to clone their colors.  I used those Pantone color palattes when I created computer graphics for some of the work I did at a software development company.  I'm sure there were more sophisticated ways of doing it, but it worked for me.  

Jun 15, 2017 04:16 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Thanks so much.  I have to change the color for some of my links to match the rest.  This will help.

Jun 15, 2017 04:22 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

My new theme messed some things up, so some articles have 2 blue colors and it drives me crazy.  I need to change it within the theme.

Jun 15, 2017 04:23 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debbie Gartner I am glad this will help you.  These type of details are very important in our opinion, as they do make a website look that much better.  A

Jun 15, 2017 04:26 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Ron and Alexandra Seigel ,

The devil is always in the details and details matter! First impressions are so important if you want to maintain distinction in what you offer in the market place. Thanks once again for showing us all that you do for your clients and why your expertise is sought out.

Jun 15, 2017 05:21 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

This is why you dont DIY since very few of us and I mean few understand what you just posted about.

Jun 15, 2017 06:18 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good morning, Alexandra and Ron -- talk about knowing the details...I feel just a little more informed by reading this post.  Thank you.   

Jun 15, 2017 06:30 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for this important lesson on the use of accurate colors.

Jun 15, 2017 06:44 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

This is something I've never quite grasped. It just seems to go right over my head. I agree with you on the importance of color consistency in branding.  I will have to take the time to reread and see if I can finally get a better understanding!

Jun 15, 2017 07:23 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Ron & Alexandra - Thanks for the pointer to that conversion site. When working with this level of detail - necessary to ensure uniform quality that adequately represents our brands - the right tools are critical.

Jun 15, 2017 11:17 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Well this is over my pay grade - I leave it to the pro's like you two Ron and Alexandra Seigel !

Jun 15, 2017 04:13 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

This really does benefit those of us who want to put our best foot forward. Thank you Ron and Alexandra Seigel 

Jun 15, 2017 09:01 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Paul S. Henderson, CRS, REALTOR®, we like working with those who want to do that.  It makes it so pleasurable to be part of the process.  A

Jun 15, 2017 09:10 PM