Choosing a Pantone reference can help you communicate the colour you want for printed marketing materials. Designline can use your selected colour as a guide when preparing your print order.

How to request a Pantone colour

Use the guide below to find your preferred Pantone reference, then include its number in the notes when placing your order. If the colour is critical to your brand, contact us before ordering so we can discuss the job and confirm what options are available.

How Pantone colours are printed

Designline prints using a four-colour digital CMYK process (cyan, magenta, yellow and black). We use the Pantone reference to match the colour as closely as the process allows. CMYK printing may not reproduce a Pantone spot colour exactly.

Why print colours can look different

• Monitors and phone screens display colour differently and may not be calibrated.
• CMYK digital printing uses a different colour process from Pantone spot inks.
• Paper stock, coating, finish and lighting can affect how a printed colour appears.

For a more consistent result, compare printed colours under suitable lighting and contact our team about colour-critical work before you order.

Download the Pantone colour guide

View the Pantone colour guide (PDF)

For file setup, read our artwork supply instructions. For help with your job, contact Designline.