Color values
#F500D0
245, 0, 208
0, 100, 15, 4
309, 100%, 48%
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How to use PMS Rubine Red 2X C in production
This is a Pantone Coated reference - mix the spec'd ink to PMS Rubine Red 2X for any production method that uses pre-mixed spot color (screen print on apparel, embroidery thread match, pad print, foil stamping, packaging spot color). For four-color process printing (CMYK on coated paper, brochures, business cards, full-color UV print on hard-goods), the conversion above is the closest CMYK approximation - confirm the proof against an official PANTONE Color Bridge Coated guide before approving production.
Color characteristics
- Family: Magenta
- Brightness: mid-tone (HSL lightness 48%)
- Saturation: vivid (HSL saturation 100%)
- Print contrast: reads well on most substrates with standard underbase
Closest neighboring Pantone Coated colors
The eight nearest PMS Coated colors by RGB distance. If a printer can't get an exact match on PMS Rubine Red 2X, these are the closest fallbacks.
Frequently asked
What is the HEX code for PMS Rubine Red 2X?
The HEX equivalent of Pantone Rubine Red 2X C is #F500D0. This is an informational approximation - on a calibrated screen this HEX will look close to PMS Rubine Red 2X, but ink-on-substrate can vary.
What is the RGB code for PMS Rubine Red 2X?
The RGB equivalent is 245, 0, 208.
What is the CMYK code for PMS Rubine Red 2X?
The CMYK equivalent is 0, 100, 15, 4. Use this for four-color process printing on coated paper.
Can I print PMS Rubine Red 2X as a CMYK build?
You can, but the four-color process can only approximate a Pantone spot color. Roughly 30% of the Pantone solid library does not convert cleanly to CMYK. For brand-critical work, screen print or pad print the spot ink directly; for collateral on coated paper, the CMYK above is the closest equivalent.
What is the difference between PMS Rubine Red 2X C and PMS Rubine Red 2X U?
The "C" suffix means coated (ink on glossy paper); "U" means uncoated (ink on matte paper). The same Pantone number can look meaningfully different across the two because uncoated paper absorbs more ink. Confirm with your printer which guide they are matching to.
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