Be picky with PANTONE
PANTONE
The Pantone Matching System (PMS) is a system shared world wide by the graphic arts industry.Â
If you are specific about your Pantone colors please set up your designs using Pantone Solid Coated. Then let us know the CMYK values or the exact PMS color.
Note: Every computer monitor varies slightly in color. To insure an accurate PMS match, you should consult a printer or graphic artist in your area to view an actual PMS color swatch book.
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Example of Pantone
Pantone color combinations change every few years, so it is best to stay up to date with the newest Pantone updates.
Here is an example of color disparity between a computer screen, Pantone Color Bridge C and CP Solid Coated. We chose PMS 485 CP.
As you can see PMS 485 presents a little differently verses computer screen and color bridge. It is important to not pick colors for your brand or ad based on the way it looks on a computer screen. All large format printers print using the "CP" and not the "C".
- "C" Coated indicates a solid Pantone color intended for coated paper stock and is typically used for digital formats.
- "CP" Coated Process is an approximation of the real Pantone color using CMYK.  CP would be on a press or printer that has cyan, magenta, yellow and black ink. "CP" is the color guide that all large format printers use.
- "CP" colors seem to present a little duller than its "C" counter part.
If you are confused, that is ok. This even stumps seasoned designers. It is important to explore a Pantone Color Bridge to make sure your print comes out as expected.
