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If you want to use colors from the Sherwin-Williams system for print or branding, you can convert from Sherwin-Williams to Pantone®. The SW color is analyzed and matched with the spot colors of the Pantone® Matching System. This gives you the closest Pantone® value — ideal when adapting interior or wall paints for print materials, packaging, or logos.
Converting SW to Pantone is especially useful when ensuring consistent brand color identity. qConv automatically calculates the visually closest Pantone® color and displays color deviations (Delta-E) as well as related tones. This lets you accurately use SW colors in print or digital design.
Since Sherwin-Williams is pigment-based and Pantone is based on standardized spot colors, the conversion from SW to Pantone is always an approximation — but a highly precise one used by designers and agencies worldwide for cross-system color matching.
How does the conversion work?
In the conversion from Sherwin-Williams to Pantone, qConv first converts the SW color value into the LAB color space for a device-independent color analysis. The LAB value is then compared with the Pantone® reference library to find the tone with the smallest Delta-E value — meaning the Pantone color that visually best matches your Sherwin-Williams tone.
The result shows the exact Pantone code, such as Pantone 485 C or Pantone 7542 U, including the color name and deviation level. For example, you can convert a wall color like SW 7008 Alabaster into the corresponding Pantone color for brochures, logos, or promotional materials.
This color conversion from SW to Pantone is ideal for transferring colors from real-world spaces, coatings, or product designs to cross-media applications — ensuring a consistent, brand-coherent appearance.
Example & application
Example: The popular SW 7002 Downy shade from Sherwin-Williams corresponds approximately to Pantone 7527 C — a light, warm gray commonly used in corporate design and minimalist interiors. qConv displays this SW to Pantone conversion instantly, including a visual preview and related tones.
Converting Sherwin-Williams to Pantone is especially helpful for agencies and designers ensuring consistent color identity across print, web, and interior design. Whether you coordinate international color standards or match tones between painters and printers, qConv provides reliable Pantone references quickly.
Tip: Use the Pantone conversion to verify your SW colors before print approval. qConv automatically displays the closest Pantone tone and helps minimize deviations between physical paint and digital printing.
* Note:
qConv.com searches for the next matching color from the selected color palette. In most cases, there will be minimal or apparent color differences because there is not an exact match for every color.
The Sherwin-Williams® color system is one of the world’s most comprehensive professional paint collections, featuring more than 1,700 standardized colors used in architecture, interior design, and industrial coatings. Each color is precisely defined by a unique code, ensuring consistent application across different materials and projects.
Sherwin-Williams® paints are formulated for both aesthetic excellence and long-term durability. The brand offers digital color libraries that integrate seamlessly with professional design software, enabling accurate color visualization and matching across print, digital, and real-world surfaces.
Usage
Sherwin-Williams® colors are widely used in residential and commercial architecture, product manufacturing, and brand design. They play a key role in creating mood, atmosphere, and identity within spaces. The color library is available through physical swatches, color fan decks, and digital databases, making it accessible for both design professionals and homeowners.
The system also supports industrial coatings and protective paints, ensuring that the same color tone can be achieved across metals, plastics, and building materials.
Tips for Designers & Architects
When specifying Sherwin-Williams® colors, always verify the finish — matte, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss — as surface texture affects how the color is perceived. For digital projects, qConv allows you to convert any Sherwin-Williams® color into RGB, HEX, or CMYK formats for accurate visualization and brand consistency.
Use qConv to explore matching and complementary colors across Sherwin-Williams®, Pantone®, and RAL® systems to ensure seamless cross-media integration.
The Pantone® Matching System (PMS) is the world’s leading standardized color system, used across design, print, and manufacturing industries. It defines colors with unique numerical codes, ensuring that a color appears the same everywhere — regardless of the material or production method.
The classic Pantone® system includes 1,114 spot colors originally defined for offset printing. Each tone is identified by a specific code, such as “Pantone 485 C.” Over time, Pantone has expanded its library with systems like Pantone Plus and Extended Gamut, now covering more than 1,800 solid colors and over 2,600 shades for textiles and interiors.
Usage
Pantone® colors are the industry standard for print production, product design, and brand identity. By using standardized color formulas, designers and printers can communicate exact hues across materials and global supply chains. Pantone is indispensable for logos, packaging, and high-fidelity printing where precise color reproduction is critical.
In software like Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or Photoshop, Pantone libraries can be accessed directly to select or convert colors for professional use. Pantone is also used in fashion, interior design, and digital color trend forecasting.
Tips for Designers & Brands
Always verify Pantone colors under proper lighting conditions — printed tones may appear different under daylight and LED illumination. For consistent branding, define Pantone references alongside RGB and CMYK values in your style guide.
With qConv, you can easily convert Pantone® colors to HEX, RGB, CMYK, RAL®, or HKS® equivalents, compare shades, and generate harmonious palettes for cross-media consistency.