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Pantone Connect vs Encycolorpedia: catalog facts
Pantone Connect	Encycolorpedia
Best for: Designers who need to match digital colors to Pantone codes for print or products	Best for: Looking up a color code and finding matching paints
Free + paid options Free sign-up is available; see Pantone for any paid features.	Free + paid options Free with ads; ad-free and API plans cost $9.99, $29.99 or $149.99 per year.
Web	Web
Access to over 20,000 Pantone colors Converts Hex, CMYK and RGB to Pantone codes All 3 strengths for Pantone Connect Access to over 20,000 Pantone colors Converts Hex, CMYK and RGB to Pantone codes Custom palettes saved to your account	Paint matching for any color code Conversions between many color spaces All 4 strengths for Encycolorpedia Paint matching for any color code Conversions between many color spaces Large directory of brand, flag and team colors API available for developers
Requires an account Proprietary and tied to the Pantone color system	Free version shows advertising More a color reference than a palette builder
Web application	Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Pantone Connect pantone.com/pantone-connect Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Encycolorpedia encycolorpedia.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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