Do You Have Your PANTONE Book Yet?

Do You Have Your PANTONE Book Yet?

This is a color reference book used commonly in the industry to communicate color. Pantone is known worldwide as one of the standard languages for accurate color communication, from designer to manufacturer to retailer to customer, across a variety of industries.

Each color is given a number to represent it. I gave the drawing you see to the left to another designer for the Brentwood label so he knew exactly what I wanted. If he tells the factory you want some fabric to be DTM (Dyed To Match) Pantone 478 C, they know exactly what shade of brown.

Now paper Pantone color chips come in two different finishes that I’m familiar with. Coated and UnCoated. That’s why the letter “C” is after 478. That means the paper chip is coated with a light gloss on it. If it is uncoated (no gloss) it will have a “U” after the number. It’s a matter of preference if you use one or the other. You still get the same result. Although if your dealing with patent leather you might want to use the coated chips to get a better idea. Another bonus is the chips are perforated so you can play around with different color combos.

I can’t remember where I purchased my book from, but I’ll be sure to let you know a place to get it for a good price here in NY.

-Brandon

Tags: coated and uncoated pantone chips, color chips, Pantone, Pantone book

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