Get started designing and color specification using our graphical Pantone Matching System (PMS) getting started guide. The Starter Guide contains 543 hot spot choices from all Pantone graphics color libraries, along with the corresponding ink recipes. Use this guide for color inspiration and specifications.

 

Portable hand-held fan deck

 

Includes a single color guide for coated and uncoated paper

 

Print on the most commonly used paper weights (100 lb coating and 80 lb uncoated)

 

Lighting indicator page demonstrates when lighting conditions are suitable for color assessment

 

Includes seven pastel colors, seven neon lights, seven metals and 522 most popular spot colors

 

Each color is displayed with coordinated numbers and ink recipes

 

The index in front of the guide provides the numerical position for each color

 

Used to learn spot color specs in graphic design

 

The getting started guide provides an entry point for the Pantone graphics system

 

Ink formulations provide the most accurate way to achieve printing colors