When it comes to color consistency in printing, Pantone color guides are the gold standard. Whether you’re working in branding, packaging, fashion, or graphic design, selecting the right Pantone book is crucial for ensuring color accuracy across different materials.
At Veesham Printing Press, we specialize in Pantone-matched printing in Dubai, ensuring your brand colors are printed exactly as intended.
Understanding the Major Categories: Coated vs. Uncoated Pantone Books
What Do Coated (C) & Uncoated (U) Mean?
🔹 Coated (C) – Designed for glossy, smooth, and coated paper (e.g., brochures, business cards, luxury packaging).
🔹 Uncoated (U) – Used for matte, textured, and porous paper (e.g., letterheads, stationery, soft-touch materials).
📝 Key Difference: The same Pantone color looks different on coated and uncoated paper because ink absorbs differently on each surface.
Choosing the Right Book:
✅ If you print on glossy or laminated paper → Use Pantone Coated (C) colors.
✅ If you print on natural or textured paper → Use Pantone Uncoated (U) colors.
Types of Pantone Books & Their Uses
1. Pantone Formula Guide (Coated & Uncoated)
📌 Best For: Logos, branding, packaging
📌 Includes: Over 2,000 spot colors in both coated (C) and uncoated (U) versions
📌 Why Choose It? The most widely used Pantone book for designers and printers to match solid colors precisely.
2. Pantone CMYK Guide (Coated & Uncoated)
📌 Best For: Offset and digital printing
📌 Includes: Over 2,800 colors using CMYK process printing
📌 Why Choose It? Helps convert Pantone spot colors to CMYK equivalents, making it ideal for four-color process printing.
3. Pantone Color Bridge Guide (Coated & Uncoated)
📌 Best For: Comparing Pantone Spot Colors with CMYK equivalents
📌 Includes: Each Pantone color alongside its closest CMYK match
📌 Why Choose It? A must-have for designers working on both digital and print projects.
4. Pantone Metallics Guide (Coated Only)
📌 Best For: High-end packaging, luxury branding
📌 Includes: Over 600 metallic colors, only available in coated versions
📌 Why Choose It? Adds an elegant and premium finish to printed materials.
5. Pantone Pastels & Neons Guide (Coated & Uncoated)
📌 Best For: Fashion, creative industries, marketing materials
📌 Includes: Soft pastel shades and bold neon colors, available in both coated and uncoated formats
📌 Why Choose It? Ideal for brands looking for vibrant or subtle color options.
6. Pantone Textile & Fashion Guides (TPG & TCX)
📌 Best For: Textile, fashion, and interior design
📌 Includes: TPG (Textile Paper – Green) and TCX (Textile Cotton – Extended) color systems
📌 Why Choose It? Essential for matching colors in fabric and textile production.
Coated vs. Uncoated Pantone Books – Which One Should You Use?
| Material | Use Pantone Coated (C) | Use Pantone Uncoated (U) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Cards | ✅ Yes (Glossy) | ✅ Yes (Textured) |
| Luxury Packaging | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (Textured) |
| Brochures & Flyers | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Letterheads & Stationery | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Restaurant Menus | ✅ Yes (Laminated) | ✅ Yes (Natural Paper) |
| Books & Magazines | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Not sure which book suits your project? Veesham Printing Press can guide you in choosing the right Pantone colors for perfect print results.
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