PANTONE Hexachrome Black C vs PANTONE Process Black C

This comparison juxtaposes two swatches drawn from the same colour framework. The first sample is identified by code PANTONE Hexachrome Black C and forms part of the Pantone Solid Coated chart; its swatch appears on the left below. The second sample, shown on the right, is identified by code PANTONE Process Black C. Both swatches originate from the same chart. All ΔE₀₀ values referenced were calculated under standard D65 illumination with a 10 ° observer.

PANTONE Hexachrome Black C

HEX Code:	#212121
HEX Color name:	(?)
RGB Decimal:	33, 33, 33
RGB Float:	0.129, 0.129, 0.129
CMYK Percentage:	0, 0, 0, 87

Pantone PANTONE Hexachrome Black C vs PANTONE Process Black C side by side

PANTONE Process Black C

HEX Code:	#1D1D1D
HEX Color name:	(?)
RGB Decimal:	29, 29, 29
RGB Float:	0.114, 0.114, 0.114
CMYK Percentage:	0, 0, 0, 89

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