The 'standard' range of PANTONE Publications

The original PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM^® has been extended three times over the past 41 years since its introduction, last in 2000. It currently includes a total of 1,114 PANTONE Colours. In addition, the publications have been updated and are now printed onto cleaner, brighter papers, typical of modern requirements. Some publications are now available printed onto matte coated paper stock, in addition to the original coated and uncoated surfaces. In the latest editions, the printed colour samples are approximately 25% larger, for greater convenience and easier colour comparison.

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PANTONE ESSENTIALS

ALL THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE INCLUDED:-

PANTONE FORMULA GUIDE coated, uncoated, matte - The PANTONE FORMULA GUIDE sets the standards used by designers and printers throughout the world, to accurately select, specify and communicate solid colours. This new larger version comes in a convenient three-guide set, with the 1,114 PANTONE solid colours printed onto coated, uncoated and matte paper stocks.

PANTONE COLOR BRIDGE™ coated - This is the latest version of a popular guide that shows reproductions of PANTONE solid colours in four-colour process printing. The fan guide guide displays 1,089 PANTONE solid colours on coated paper stock, alongside their closest four-colour process match. The Euro Edition has been produced using European inks and processing, with all of the colours digitally matched for the greatest possible accuracy. As an aid to printing, the CMYK screen values used are provided for each colour. In addition, the PANTONE COLOR BRIDGE gives HTML values for putting PANTONE colours on the internet, and sRGB vales for setting monitors.

PANTONE 4-COLOR PROCESS GUIDE set - These process guides shows over 3,000 CMYK colour combinations on both coated and uncoated paper stocks in a new 2 guide set. Each colour is identified with a unique PANTONE Number, and the guide shows the screen values used for printing. The colours are arranged chromatically for fast colour selection. The guide provides an ideal way to visualize, communicate and control process colours for type, logos, borders, backgrounds, etc. The EURO version is printed using European inks and processing.

Substantial savings  when compared with purchasing the guides separately!

PANTONE FORMULA GUIDE coated, uncoated, matte

THE STANDARD GUIDE SET FOR PANTONE SOLID COLOURS

First introduced as the Designer Edition Guide a few years ago, this three-guide set is firmly established as the preferred choice. The latest editions are 20% larger, so you get bigger areas of PANTONE Colours, for easier reference and comparison with samples.

These guides set the standards used by designers and printers throughout the world, to select, specify and communicate solid colours. Each of the three guides shows accurately printed samples of the 1,114 PANTONE Solid Colours, with separate guides for coated, uncoated and matte paper stocks.

An accurate sample of each colour is printed, together with the identifying PANTONE Number, and mixing formula. New features include icons to show which colours will reproduce well in four colour process (see also the PANTONE COLOR BRIDGE™).

PANTONE FORMULA GUIDE coated, uncoated

The original PANTONE FORMULA GUIDES were printed onto coated and uncoated paper stocks, then bound together into a single guide. The new edition is 20% larger, and uses heavier gauge paper, so is now presented as two separate guides, each showing the 1,114 PANTONE Solid Colours, one for coated paper stock and one for uncoated.

This two guide set contains all the colours in the three guide set, at a more economical price - but you don't get the matte coated version.

To mix inks to match these PANTONE Colours, we recommend that you use the PANTONE Formula Scales, and join thousands of other satisfied customers throughout the world. The scales are ready programmed with all of the formulae given in the guides, and make light work of accurate colour mixes.

PANTONE SOLID CHIPS three book set

THE ULTIMATE SOLUTION FOR SPECIFYING PANTONE SPOT COLOURS

Send an actual sample of the colour you want, simply by attaching sample colour chips to artwork, or send with disks containing digital files. This way, you ensure accurate and unambiguous colour communication between designer, printer and client. With the new edition you get a chip that is 25% larger, for easier colour comparison. 

The PANTONE SOLID CHIPS three book set gives you the 1,114 solid PANTONE Solid Colours printed onto coated, uncoated and matte coated paper stocks in separate ring-binder books. Pages are perforated with six tear-out chips of each colour, and on each of the paper stocks.

When required, packs of replacement pages are available. These packs also provide an economical way to purchase a large number of identical colour chips for establishing the colours to be used for a corporate identity program.

PANTONE SOLID CHIPS two book set

Many people are still happy to work with just the coated and uncoated paper stocks. For them, this two book set will provide a more economical package.

The PANTONE SOLID CHIPS two book set gives you printed chips for the 1,114 solid PANTONE Solid Colours, as above, but just includes the coated and uncoated books.

With the new edition you get a chip that is 25% larger, for easier colour comparison.

Save money if you don't need the matte coated paper stock by purchasing this two-book set.

PANTONE TINTS four guide set

NEW CONVENIENT GUIDE FORMAT

The PANTONE TINTS four guide set shows 1,114 PANTONE solid colours, each printed with eight tints per colour from 10% to 80%, in 10% steps. Each tint shows the text effects of solid overprinting, reverse type and black overprinting. Every colour also includes a halftone example. Each page of the guides has illustrations of two PANTONE Colours, side by side.

This publication is now supplied in a a four guide format, with larger printed areas on brighter papers. The tint effects are shown in two guides are on coated stock, and again in a further two guides on uncoated stock. Besides being more convenient to handle, the new guide format allows bleed to the edge of the paper for easier press checking.

To measure tints of PANTONE Colours, you can use one of our range of Colour Reflection Densitometers.

PANTONE COLOR BRIDGE™ coated

SEE PANTONE SOLID COLOUR IN PROCESS

This is the latest version of a popular guide - previously called the PANTONE Solid to Process Guide and originally known as the PANTONE Process Color Imaging Guide.

Now called the PANTONE COLOR BRIDGE™ coated, with 20% larger colour samples, it shows solid PANTONE Colours alongside improved matches using four-colour process printing. The fan guide format displays 1,089 solid PANTONE Colours on coated paper stock. As an aid to printing, the CMYK screen values used are provided for each colour. The guide also gives information about the screen angles used and print order - both of which can subtly affect the colour.

In addition, the PANTONE colour bridge guide gives HTML values to use when putting PANTONE colours on the internet, and sRGB values for driving monitors.

The Euro Edition has been produced using European inks and processing, with all of the colours digitally matched for the greatest possible accuracy.

Use the guide to determine whether a four colour simulation of a solid PANTONE Colour will be acceptable. You should check the match using more than one light source, such as those provided by the Agile Radiant Colour Viewing Cabinets, as they are likely to be metameric. It's much better to find out before you print than later when the client complains about the colour match!

Please Note: The screen values provided in design software are likely to be different, based on US processing, and may be out of date. For greatest accuracy, use the European values contained in this guide.

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