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What Are Pantone Colour Systems?
Pantone provides a universal language of colour that enables colour-critical decisions through every stage of the workflow for brands and manufacturers. More than 10 million designers and producers around the world rely on Pantone products and services to help define, communicate and control colour from inspiration to realization – across various materials and finishes for graphics, fashion and product design.
We Have Two Color Systems – the Pantone Matching System (PMS) for graphics, and the Pantone Fashion, Home + Interiors (FHI) System
Why two?
A. Different needs. Each system is designed to feature market-relevant colours. Fashion designers need more whites, blacks, and neutrals in their palette, while print and packaging designers need colours that will stand out on a shelf.
B. Different materials. The appearance of colour can change based on the material on which it is produced. In fact, some colours are not achievable at all on a certain material. Having two systems helps to ensure that the colours included are achievable and reproducible based on the materials used.
All of our colour libraries are highly curated and backed by scientific achievability to meet market and manufacturing needs. Our systems are globally available, so when a designer in London specifies a certain Pantone Colour Number, the manufacturer any where in the world immediately knows exactly which colour they want – and how to achieve it. Even though they may not speak the same language, they both understand the global colours of Pantone.
Pantone Graphics Guides for Print & Packaging
The industry standard for accurate colour matching across design, branding, and production.
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Pantone Resources
Want to know which Pantone Guide you need? Learn which guide will give you the information and colours you require. Take a look at the various information PDF's that will explain all you need to know. Watch videos on the amazing new Pantone Match card. We have videos that explain all about the way that color works within our lives and industries, from product design to fashion design.
We love speaking to our customers so please call us on 01423 359730 or email sales@graphicsdirect.co.uk if you require Help & Advice on which guide is right for your requirement.
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The latest colour standards in cotton and paper formats, trusted by designers, brands, and universities worldwide.
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From the Blog: The Pantone Formula Guide is the go-to global colour communication tool
When you’re designing for print, fabric, or digital media, getting your colours exactly right can make or break your project. That’s where Pantone comes in - it’s the global standard that ensures everyone sees the same shade, no matter the material, printer, or screen. In this post, we’ll walk you through which Pantone guide you actually need and how to pick the right one for your work.
Read the full postPantone Colour Guides & Swatch Books
Choosing the right colour for your product or design is the most important decision you will make! All 2025 Graphics guides contain the very latest new colours including the Pantone Dualities offering 175 new colours across the FHI Guides. At Graphics Direct, we offer the complete range of Pantone books, Pantone colour guides, and Pantone swatch books for creative professionals.
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GDL Supplies Ltd (GraphicsDirect.co.uk) are Pantone's authorised, designated partner supplying leading Design, Fashion, Print & Packaging companies within the UK. We are also Pantone's Education distributor, supplying Universities and Colleges with their Pantone Colour reference guides. Pantone is recognised as the world leader in colour management, influencing colour trends across multiple design disciplines. The importance of colour and understanding how it influences our decision making is a fundamental part of the design process. A Pantone book will guide you through the colour management process.
If you have a requirement for a Pantone Plastics Guide please contact us on 01423 359 730 for a price.
Shop our Pantone Graphics Guides for colour matching in print, packaging and branding projects, or browse Pantone Fashion & Interiors Guides for textiles, apparel, and home design. Each range includes the latest colours and updates for 2025.
Visit our Pantone Resources page, bringing you videos & guides to help you with all your Pantone colour needs.