Zero is ideal black and 100 is ideal white. This value suggests a light color on an sRGB display.
DIGITAL REFERENCE · COATED
Pantone®
933 C
ABOUT THIS REFERENCE
Pantone 933 C on screen.
Pantone 933 C is shown here as the sRGB simulation #FF9BCB. The suffix C identifies the coated graphics reference. Its nearest generic process conversion is C0 M39 Y20 K0.
These values help with mockups, UI handoff, and color discovery. They do not reproduce the spectral behavior of a physical spot ink, and the CMYK recipe is not an official separation.
READING THE COLOR
Light, moderately muted,
and digitally approximate.
The derived CIELAB coordinates put Pantone 933 C at L* 75.46, a* 43.43, and b* -8.61. In plain language, this screen simulation is light, moderately muted, and warmer, with a red direction. Its calculated chroma is approximately 44. These descriptions help compare the digital reference with neighboring colors; they are not names assigned by Pantone.
A positive value indicates a red direction.
A negative value indicates a blue direction.
HEX, RGB, CMYK, and LAB serve different jobs
#FF9BCB is the compact HEX form of the RGB values 255, 155, 203. Both describe the same sRGB screen simulation and are appropriate for web comps, interface tokens, presentations, and other emitted-light previews. They do not encode the spectral data or ink formulation of a physical Pantone standard.
The displayed CMYK value—C0 M39 Y20 K0—is calculated from that sRGB simulation without an ICC output profile. Real process separations depend on press condition, paper, ink, black generation, and total ink limit. The LAB value is derived from sRGB under standard assumptions and is useful for comparisons inside this site; do not substitute it for licensed measured data when a specification requires official values.
How to use Pantone 933 C in a project
- Keep the full reference.Write Pantone 933 C, including the C suffix, in the brief and artwork notes.
- Use #FF9BCB for previews.Apply the HEX or RGB simulation when a browser or screen mockup needs an approximate visual.
- Decide spot or process.Ask whether the job will use a dedicated spot ink or reproduce the appearance through process inks.
- Set the production condition.Confirm the stock, coating, print method, color profile, and viewing light with the supplier.
- Approve physical output.Compare a current official standard and an appropriate proof or production sample before sign-off.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX approximation for Pantone 933 C?
The independent sRGB simulation used on this page is #FF9BCB. It is intended for screen previews and is not an official Pantone production specification.
What RGB values approximate Pantone 933 C?
This reference uses RGB 255, 155, 203 in the sRGB color space.
Can I print Pantone 933 C with CMYK 0, 39, 20, 0?
Those CMYK percentages are a generic, profile-free estimate derived from the screen value. Ask the printer for the correct separation or specify the verified spot ink.
What does the C suffix mean?
C identifies the coated paper version in the Pantone graphics system. Keep the suffix when communicating the reference.