The Pantone Formula Guide Coated & Uncoated (ref. GP1601B) is an essential tool for professionals in graphic design, printing, and visual communication. This portable guide includes two swatch books: one printed on coated paper (100 lb / 168 gsm) and the other on uncoated paper (80 lb / 118 gsm), enabling accurate color visualization across different substrates. Featuring a total of 2,390 Pantone colors, including 224 new trend-driven shades and 5 new base inks, it offers the most extensive color range in the Pantone Graphics system. Each color is accompanied by its Pantone number and ink mixing formula to ensure accurate color reproduction in print.
This guide is designed to ensure consistent color reproduction across a variety of projects such as logo creation, branding, packaging, and marketing materials. It is also compatible with Pantone Connect for Adobe Creative Cloud, allowing physical colors to be integrated into digital workflows via applications like InDesign®, Photoshop®, and Illustrator®. Additionally, it includes a lighting evaluation page to ensure accurate color assessment under proper lighting conditions.
