Pantone CMYK Color Guide Coated & Uncoated

These colors are unique to the Pantone graphics system and cannot be matched to Pantone spot colors. Use this guide when printing in four-color process.

Format

• Two portable, handheld fan decks printed on coated and uncoated paper
• Printed to ISO Certification so colors can be consistently reproduced
• Printed on the most commonly used paper stock weights (100 lb for coated and 80 lb for uncoated)
• Lighting Indicator page demonstrates when lighting conditions are suitable for color evaluation

Color

• Includes 16 distinct colors per page arranged in numeric and chromatic format
• Each color displayed with coordinating numbers and values
• Screen tint percentages provided for four base inks

Application

• Use when designing for four-color process printing
• Allows for most common and most affordable printing process
• Appropriate for inspiration and creating designs when color accuracy is not critical