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We love that you love your guides and books from Pantone. However, colour guides and reference books don’t last forever. By updating periodically, you can ensure you have access to the widest variety of trend colors with the most accurate representation of the achievable colour. Unfortunately, even the best care in the world won’t prevent color from fading from exposure to light and moisture. Regular handling of pages, chips and textile swatches means that pigments can be smeared or altered. But, the most common reason for updating guides is to gain access to the most up-to-date, trend-driven Pantone PMS / GRAPHIC Colours and improved product formats. That’s why we recommend replacing your guides every 12 - 18 months, depending on your usage case and storage habits:

  • Handling = Smearing and removing pigment due to natural oils on fingertips
  • Pages rubbing together = Scratching or removing pigment
  • Light exposure = Fading
  • Paper aging = Yellowing effects
  • Ambient moisture = Accelerating paper aging 

 

DO YOUR GUIDES/BOOKS LOOK LIKE THIS?

Pantone’s 2010-2011 edition.
If you are still using these products, not only are you missing 1055 Pantone Colours; these books do not have the improved chromatic layout for all 2390 colours.

 

 
 
   
     

STILL HAVE THESE GUIDES/BOOKS?

In 2012, Pantone introduced 336 new colours. If you are using these guides, you are missing 719  colours from the complete 2,390 Graphic colour palette.

 
   

ARE THESE THE GUIDES/BOOKS IN YOUR OFFICE?
In 2014, Pantone introduced 84 new colours. If you are using these guides and books, you are missing 635 colours from the complete 2,390 set of colours.

   
 
   
  DO THESE PRODUCTS LOOK FAMILIAR?
If so, you are missing 523 new colors for a total of 2360 Graphic Colours. This 2016 version was updated with 112 colours, but to be able to use full range of spot colours you are missing the 294 colours that was launched in 2019.
 
   
 

DO YOU HAVE THESE PRODUCTS?
If so, you are missing 229 new colours for a total of 2390 Graphic Colours. This 2019 version was updated with 294 colours, but to be able to use full range of spot colours you are missing the 224 + 5 new baske inks that was launched in 2023. Follow this link to buy an update with only the 229 new colours >>

 

 

DO YOU HAVE THESE PANTONE GRAPHIC PRODUCTS?
If so, CONGRATULATIONS! You have the most up-to-date Pantone Graphic Colours. 

Pantone introduced another 224 new colours + 5 new base inks in December/January 2022-23. Having the right colours to choose from is essential when making design decisions. Now with a total of 2,390 market-driven solid Pantone Colours. You will find them here >>

 

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