How does Pantone numbering work?

PANTONE Plastic Standard Chips color references matched to the Pantone Fashion, Home + Interiors Color System are denoted by a PQ followed by a dash, two digits, a second dash, and the final four digits of the matched Fashion, Home + Interiors plus the TCX suffix.

Are Pantone colors accurate?

Any printed labels with transparent spot colors will have variation from printing press to printing press, and a percentage of a Pantone color is not something that can be accurately and consistently matched to.

Why do Pantone colors look different?

The coating and finish of the paper affects the apparent color of the printed ink even though each lettered version uses the same formula.

What are Pantone values?

Pantone is a standardized color matching system, utilizing the Pantone numbering system for identifying colors. By standardizing the colors, different manufacturers in different locations can all reference a Pantone numbered color, making sure colors match without direct contact with one another.

What does CP mean in Pantone colors?

coated paper
CP = coated paper, process simulation, i.e., PANTONE 185 CP (used in PANTONE+ COLOR BRIDGE COATED). UP = uncoated paper, process simulation, i.e., PANTONE 185 UP (used in PANTONE+ COLOR BRIDGE UNCOATED).

Why is Pantone expensive?

It takes a substantial amount of time, effort and resource to produce an accurate colour reference system. Designers need to see past the cost, as the value they receive far outweighs the price tag.

What is the hardest color to print?

Purple Can Be a Royal Pain While purple isn’t one of the most commonly used colors in marketing and promotional material, it’s undoubtedly one of the most challenging colors to print accurately. Whether there is a correlation here or if it’s merely a funny coincidence is debatable.

What does color distance mean in Pantone?

The color distance is defined as the difference or distance between two colors and is measure as the metric of interest in color science. The calculation of pantone colours is useful in various industries such as printing, in the manufacture of colored paint, fabric, and plastics.

How many Pantones are there?

The Pantone Color Matching System is largely a standardized color reproduction system, as of 2019 it has 2161 colors. By standardizing the colors, different manufacturers in different locations can all refer to the Pantone system to make sure colors match without direct contact with one another.

How do I find a Pantone number?

Using Illustrator to find your Pantone Colour Reference

  1. Open your logo EPS file in Illustrator.
  2. Select coloured area of logo.
  3. Select window > colour and swatches.
  4. Colour box reveals your pantone reference, for example: Pantone 2975C (C = coated, U = uncoated)