Pantone Metallics Guide

Pantone® Metallics Guide

655 metallic colors for printing and packaging

Pantone metallic colors are now manufactured with environmentally friendly formulas, are more environmentally friendly and have a more consistent ink density for better reach in color printing.

Be inspired by 54 market-relevant metallic colors, now included in the updated Pantone® Metallics Guide. This compact, portable color fan makes it easy to share, compare, and look up 655 metallic color references—354 high-gloss and 301 traditional metallic spot colors. The Pantone® Graphics System offers a comprehensive collection of high-quality, reliable metallic colors developed by experts at the Pantone Color Institute. Ideal for packaging projects, logos, branding, signage, and marketing materials, this Pantone® Metallics Guide provides easy-to-use, dynamic color options that deliver luxurious results.

The most important features

• Portable, handy color fan
• Printed on standard coated paper weight: 148 g/m2 (100 lb)
• The page with the lighting indicator shows when the lighting conditions are suitable for color evaluation.

Colors

• 54 trend- and market-relevant packaging colors using the base color rose gold
• A complete collection of impressive and sophisticated metallic colors for creating eye-catching designs.
• 354 high-gloss, durable metallic special colors for the packaging sector and 301 traditional colors
• The color samples are shown using glossy dispersion and specialty lacquers.
• Each color is shown with its corresponding number and color composition.
• The colors are arranged chromatically, with the index at the back of the color fan providing information about the position of the colors.

Areas of application

• Ideal for packaging, logos, branding, signage and marketing materials
• Metallic inks for packaging are easy to coat and print on without losing their shine, tarnishing, peeling or fading.
• Expands and complements the traditional special color palette from the Pantone® Formula Guide
• For color communication, specification and production