Format

Two portable, handheld fan decks printed on coated and uncoated paper

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

The largest color gamut in the Pantone graphics system

1,867 spot colors, including 112 new colors released in 2016

Each color displayed with coordinating numbers and ink formulations

Colors arranged in chromatic format, with 112 new colors displayed in the front

Index in the back of the guides provides the numeric location for each color

Tolerance aim <2dE to our master standard data

Featuring 98% of colors measuring under 2dE tolerance to the master standard data

Product Application

Use for logos and branding, marketing materials, and packaging

Most commonly referenced Pantone Guide in the world for brand guidelines and spot color printing

Ink formulations provide the most accurate method for achieving color on printed materials