Pms
#1
Posted 20 July 2007 - 08:49 AM
Pantone matchig system
Do you actually go thru the whole list to find the correct color to use?
Or do you use the color picker in RGB and at the end convert the colors to CYMK?
Cause i don't like the list, some color order aren't correct and even the colors it self aren't the one i want. I once wanted a good dark blue but every time i printed it it was purple while on my screen it was dark blue. Then went looking at the CYMK setting of the color i saw it had a bit of Magenta in it. So had to make total new color in the tab.
#2
Posted 20 July 2007 - 12:36 PM
#3
Posted 20 July 2007 - 02:41 PM
#4
Posted 20 July 2007 - 07:11 PM
#5
Posted 20 July 2007 - 10:14 PM
I found a pantone top 100 swatch for 25 euro. But 100 colors isn't allot, but its the most used and asked by designers colors.
I see there are allot of variations of colors but i am still not sure wich is the best.
Also wich swatch do you use when choosing in the pms list. I often go for solid mat, cause I often print on normal paper. But i am not sure whats the difference between uncoated and coated version.
I found set called Pantone Formula Guide Designer Edition for 110 euro . It got solid mat, solid uncoated and solid coated. Also with a Pantone colorist software that worth 50 euro.
What you think of this pantone swatch set? Should i buy it?
#6
Posted 20 July 2007 - 10:34 PM
#7
Posted 21 July 2007 - 01:34 PM
I found them here http://shop.colourconfidence.com/
Here there cheap and only one get extra stuff:D
#9
Posted 22 November 2007 - 05:01 PM
http://nl.youtube.co...h?v=l6r_CK0rNlk
Just hard to know which to buy cause all 3 systems together is pretty expensive.
Most at school we use Formula guide and not the bridge and process. However the clip explains the difference quite well.
#10
Posted 09 June 2008 - 06:09 PM
#11
Posted 09 June 2008 - 07:46 PM
#12
Posted 09 June 2008 - 08:30 PM
I work in RGB, because all of my clients will first view thier logos onscreen. They are pretty much deciding on their onscreen colors. Once settled on, I hand pick Pantone and CMYK values to best match the onscreen appearnce using reference books.
While in development, I am careful to avoid using colors that can not be reproduced in CMYK. Since CMYK colors onscreen are actually represented in RGB and rarely accurately represent the printed results of those values I don't present my work in CMYK.
I've sucked it up and bought several different Pantone books. They've proven invaluable and a worthwhile investment! My favorites are the Bridge set (coated and uncoated) .... they show Pantone swatches next to CMYK (values given) and suggest RGB values for onscreen purposes. I bought my set for $125, I think. http://www.pantone.c...px?pid=286&ca=1
I used to manually compare process chips to pantone spots. Still do sometimes. It was tedious, but effective. My process chip books are cumbersome, but they can come in handy if clients want to keep a chip for reference.
I always compare matte and coated versions of a color. There are times when a different color assignment for each is advised.
Nancy
www.NancyCarterDesign.com
#13
Posted 16 June 2008 - 03:15 AM
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