Metallics Guide

Metallics Guide

Category: Color Standards

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The Pantone Metallics Guide is a must-have tool for designers and printers seeking striking metallic colors for print and packaging. With a wide array of metallic hues and practical on-the-go usability, this guide helps you create impactful, high-quality designs that stand out.

Key Features:

  • Portable, handheld fan deck for easy reference anywhere

  • Printed on 100 lb (148 gsm) coated paper stock for accurate color display

  • Lighting Indicator page ensures correct color evaluation under proper lighting

Color Details:

  • 655 metallic colors for print and packaging

  • 54 new trend- and market-relevant packaging colors using Rose Gold base ink

  • 354 high-luster, durable Packaging Metallics and 301 traditional Metallic Spot Colors

  • Color examples shown with gloss aqueous and specialty coatings

  • Each color includes coordinating numbers and ink formulations

  • Colors arranged chromatically with an index at the back for easy lookup

Applications:

  • Ideal for packaging, logos, branding, signage, security features, and marketing materials

  • Packaging Metallics maintain luster without tarnishing, leafing, or blemishing

  • Complements and broadens the traditional Pantone Spot Color palette

  • Supports accurate color communication, specification, and production

  • Integrates digitally with Pantone Connect for Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)


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