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Which Pantone color library should I use?
The simple answer is: Pick a Pantone based on the type of paper on which the logo will be printed. If the prime use is uncoated letterhead stock, pick from the Pantone Uncoated solid swatches (these will have a number followed by a U, ie. “1234 U”).
What are the different Pantone books?
Which Pantone book is the right one for you?
- PMS Range – For Graphic Designers & Printers.
- 1.1 PMS Basic products – Pantone Formula Guides & Color Bridge Guides.
- 1.2 PMS Speciality products – Pastels & Neon’s & Metallic Guides.
- 1.3 Pantone Plastic Chips.
Are there any Pantone color books left in stock?
Only 4 left in stock – order soon. . Only 8 left in stock – order soon. . Only 2 left in stock – order soon. . Only 1 left in stock – order soon.
How can I tell the difference between Pantone and CMYK?
You see the CMYK color on the guide along side the actual Pantone spot color. This lets you compare how close the CMYK color is to the spot ink. Formula Guides are printed in the actual Pantone spot color. So you see the Pantone color on the guide. There’s no representation of other color models. It’s straight pantone spot colors.
How are Formula guides printed in Pantone color?
Formula Guides are printed in the actual Pantone spot color. So you see the Pantone color on the guide. There’s no representation of other color models. It’s straight pantone spot colors. It provides numbers for other builds, but it doesn’t show them to you. That’s the difference.
How are Bridge Guides printed to match Pantone spot colors?
In other words, the bridge guides are all printed in CMYK to match Pantone spot colors as close as possible. You see the CMYK color on the guide along side the actual Pantone spot color. This lets you compare how close the CMYK color is to the spot ink. Formula Guides are printed in the actual Pantone spot color.