Presses drift, stocks vary and clients expect consistency. Current Pantone references keep your output matched to the specification, job after job.
The same ink reads differently on coated and uncoated paper — you need both references on hand.
An old, yellowed guide leads you to match to the wrong target without realising it.
Without a shared reference, "wrong colour" arguments cost you reprints and goodwill.
The guides we'd put in your hands first.
The Formula Guide for spot matching, plus Colour Bridge to manage spot-to-CMYK expectations. Keep them out of direct light and replace regularly.
If you print on both stocks, yes. The same ink behaves differently, so matching to the correct stock reference is essential.
Agree the exact Pantone reference up front and match to a fresh guide — it becomes the neutral standard everyone trusts.
Buy on Kear, or ask a specialist to help you choose.
