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Teach colour with the real standard.

Design and print students learn best on the tools industry actually uses. Pantone guides bring professional colour workflow into the studio and classroom.

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The colour challenges

What gets in the way of accurate colour

Theory vs practice

Students need hands-on experience of real colour tools, not just on-screen theory.

Industry readiness

Graduates are expected to know Pantone workflow from day one on the job.

Shared resources

Institutions need durable, current references for many students to use.

Recommended for Education

The guides we'd put in your hands first.

Formula Guide

The essential spot-colour reference with ink formulas for exact reproduction.

Colour Bridge

Each spot colour beside its closest CMYK build for print-to-digital work.

Digital & Connect

Software and tools that carry Pantone libraries into your workflow.

In practice

  • Teaching spot vs process colour with real guides.
  • Running print and packaging projects to industry standard.
  • Preparing students for professional colour workflows.
  • Equipping studios and labs with shared references.

FAQs

What should a design course start with?

The Formula Guide and Colour Bridge cover the core concepts of spot and process colour that every designer and printer needs.

Do you support institutional purchases?

Yes — request advice for guidance on equipping a studio or department, and buy through Kear.

How many guides do we need?

It depends on cohort size and how they're shared. Ask a specialist and we'll help you plan.

Ready to specify colour with confidence?

Buy on Kear, or ask a specialist to help you choose.

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