The PANTONE formula guide provides an accurate method for the selection, specification, communication and reproduction, matching and control of solid PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM Colors, the international printing, publishing and packaging color language.

The System is supported by a global PANTONE Color Communication Network, comprised of companies licensed by Pantone, Inc. to produce and distribute PANTONE Color Products and services. Printing inks in PANTONE Colors are available worldwide from PANTONE Licensed Printing Ink Manufacturers.

Guide Features

• 1,114 solid PANTONE Colors printed on coated, uncoated, and matte stocks.
• Contains lithographic printing ink mixing formulas for every color in parts and percentages.
• Section of 147 designer-inspired colors
• Icon on colors achievable in CMYK
• All colors mixed from a set of 14 standard base colors
• Each color identified by unique PANTONE Name or number