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PANTONE Matching

PANTONE Matching is a way to make sure colors look the same on different screens and when printed, which is very important in color management for design. Designers use PANTONE Matching to pick exact color codes so that everyone in the project uses the same shade, no matter what device or material is used. This helps avoid color mistakes when moving from digital designs to printed products. PANTONE Matching gives a clear guide for mixing inks, making it easy to get the right color every time, even when working with different printers or suppliers.

color consistency, color swatches, print production, color calibration

— Kevin Green

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