Graphic Arts − Printing, Publishing & Packaging

Graphic Arts − Printing, Publishing & Packaging

The Pantone MATCHING SYSTEM is the definitive international reference for selecting, specifying, matching and controlling ink colors. The PANTONE FORMULA GUIDE, a three-guide set consisting of 1,114 solid PANTONE Colors on coated, uncoated and matte stock, shows corresponding printing ink formulas for each color, and the three-book set of SOLID CHIPS provides coated, uncoated and matte perforated tear-out chips that can be used for quality control.

The digitally created PANTONE 4-COLOR PROCESS GUIDES provide a comprehensive palette of more than 3,000 colors achievable in four-color (CMYK) process printing. The PANTONE COLOR BRIDGE(R) GUIDES coated and uncoated compare solid PANTONE Colors to their closest possible match in CMYK four-color process that can be achieved on a computer monitor, output device or printing press. Other PANTONE Color Reference Guides for the graphic arts include METALLIC, PASTEL and TINTS.

The PANTONE HEXACHROME(R) Color System, a patented, breakthrough six-color ultra high quality printing process, reproduces a dynamic range of more brilliant continuous-tone images and simulates brighter, more vivid colors than standard four-color process printing. The HEXACHROME(R) process is supported by industry leaders such as Adobe, Quark, Kodak Polychrome, Agfa, DuPont, Polaroid and Fuji.

In September 2007, the PANTONE Goe(TM) System was unveiled with 2,058 new, solid PANTONE Colors to inspire creativity and fulfill the requirements of the fast-changing, technologically advancing graphic arts industry. In addition to exciting new colors, the System includes modern tools and interactive software to drive collaboration and improve versatility in an increasingly global, multimedia environment.

The PANTONE Goe System includes: the PANTONE GoeGuide(TM), 2,058 Goe Colors presented in a fan-format and identified with a unique number along with ink mixing formulas and sRGB values; PANTONE GoeSticks(TM), a two-volume set of adhesive-backed color chips; and myPANTONE TM Palettes software for creating color palettes that can be imported into applications, shared among coworkers and clients, and archived for future reference.