PANTONE Formula Guide c&u

PANTONE Formula Guide Coated & Uncoated – 2026 Edition

PANTONE Graphics + Print fan decks featuring 2.614 PANTONE standard colors for coated and uncoated paper

The PANTONE Formula Guide is the trusted, essential tool for professional color communication in graphic design and printing. Its convenient fan format enables quick and reliable color selection, supporting you through every stage—from client presentations and design work to final approval during the printing process.

In the current version—launched in September 2026—the fan deck set includes a total of 2.614 PANTONE spot colors, each reproduced on two different paper stocks.

The 224 new colors introduced in the 2026 edition are located at the beginning of the fan decks. These new mixed colors are designated by the numbers 6225 through 6448.
The entire color palette is arranged chromatically by color family, making it easy to quickly locate and compare matching shades.

The PANTONE Formula Guide Set (Coated & Uncoated) includes:

•  2 PANTONE Formula Guide fan decks, each featuring 2.614 spot colors
• Coated (C): coated paper / glossy stock
• Uncoated (U): uncoated paper / matte stock
• Current 2026 edition, including the 224 new colors
• Fan deck format: approx. 235 × 42 mm each
• Color swatches: approx. 42 × 20 mm, with 7 colors per page
• Chromatic color arrangement by hue, from light to dark
• Printed on standard paper weights: 100 lb (168 g/m²) coated & 80 lb (118 g/m²) uncoated
• Metamerism checker in each fan deck to verify appropriate lighting conditions for color evaluation (based on D50)
• Color formulas for mixing PANTONE spot colors from the respective base inks
• Index at the end of the fan deck for quick location of individual colors
• Introductory section with technical notes and product information in English

The essential tool for professional color matching

The PANTONE Formula Guide is a versatile tool for anyone who needs to select, match, and communicate colors professionally. Suitable for graphic design, digital design, product design, and printing, it supports both creative color design and reliable coordination between designers, clients, agencies, print shops, and suppliers.

The combination of Coated and Uncoated guides allows for the direct evaluation of PANTONE colors on both coated and uncoated paper—providing a crucial foundation for precise and consistent color matching throughout the entire production process.