Pantone basics ·
What Is PMS Color? The Pantone Matching System Explained
What PMS means, how Pantone spot colors differ from CMYK, how to read a Pantone code and when to use a spot color in your print job.
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Blog & Guides
Guides about Pantone colors, PMS, coated vs uncoated, color conversion and print production from the ToPantone team.
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Print production ·
Pantone Coated vs Uncoated: What C and U Really Mean
Why the same Pantone ink looks different on coated (C) and uncoated (U) paper, and how to choose the right version for your print job.
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Color science ·
HEX vs Pantone: Why Screen Colors and Print Colors Differ
The difference between HEX/RGB screen colors and Pantone spot inks, why some HEX colors can't be printed, and how ΔE helps you choose the closest Pantone match.
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