How do I find the Pantone color of a book?

From the Swatches Panel (Window > Swatches), open the drop down menu and choose Open Swatch Library > Color Books > to find and load the Pantone book you need.

What is the most common Pantone book?

Formula Guide: This is the most commonly used and recognized of all the color guides. The Formula Guide provides all the Pantone Spot Colors (currently there are 1,867) and their ink formulations. This is a standard tool for most graphic design professionals. Use it to get ideas or find the perfect color.

How often should you replace a Pantone book?

every 12-18 months
The colors in your Pantone Guide or Chip Book may appear inaccurate over time as a result of handling, fading, improper storage, and light exposure, among other factors. This is why we recommend replacing your guides every 12-18 months, depending on your usage case and storage habits.

What is the standard Pantone color book?

What is the standard Pantone color book? For graphics and print, the standard Pantone book is a set: the Coated & Uncoated Formula Guide. These two books also provide matches to the Pantone Fashion, Home + Interiors System for greater color consistency across various materials.

What is solid coated Pantone?

Pantone Matching System® Coated or Uncoated Pantone Formula Guides and Solid Chips contain 1,867 solid (spot) Pantone Matching System Colors for printing ink on paper. The majority of these colors are referred to using a three- or four-digit number followed by a C or U.

What do you do with old Pantone books?

Upgrade to the latest PANTONE Color Products and receive up to $60 cash back! First, you must purchase an up-to-date Pantone guide or book. Then, simply send your eligible, outdated Pantone graphics product back with your rebate form and receipt for the new purchase, and we will send you a check!