PANTONE Formula Guide Supplement Coated & Uncoated | 224 New Spot Colours

Compact Pantone Formula Guide Supplement with 224 new coated and uncoated colours for spot colour matching and print workflows.

The PANTONE FORMULA GUIDE SUPPLEMENT | COATED & UNCOATED is a compact professional colour reference created for designers, printers, brand teams and production specialists who want to update their existing Pantone Formula Guide with the newest Pantone Graphics colours. Featuring 224 new market-driven Pantone colours on both coated and uncoated paper, this handheld fan deck expands creative range while supporting precise spot colour specification across branding, packaging, marketing, print and digital design workflows.

The supplement is designed for professionals who already work with the Pantone Formula Guide and need access to the latest additions without replacing the full guide immediately. It focuses only on the 224 newest Pantone colours, making it easy to review, compare and introduce fresh colour options into existing palettes, brand systems, print projects and packaging concepts.

These 224 colours were developed to fill key gaps in previous editions of the Pantone Formula Guide and to reflect evolving market preferences. The new range includes more expressive, vibrant and joyful hues for maximalist palette building, alongside deeper neutrals that add greater subtlety and flexibility. For creative direction, graphic design, branding and packaging, this broader colour language gives teams more choice when a standard palette feels too limited.

Each Pantone colour is displayed with its corresponding number and ink formulation. This is essential for print production because Pantone Spot Colours are not simply visual references; they are technical specifications that allow printers to mix inks and reproduce colour more consistently. The supplement helps designers move from inspiration to specification with greater confidence.

The guide includes both coated and uncoated versions of the new colours. Coated colours are arranged in the front of the guide, followed by uncoated colours. This structure makes it easy to compare how the same Pantone colour family behaves on different paper surfaces. Because substrate strongly affects printed colour appearance, having both paper types in one compact supplement is a major advantage for professional decision-making.

The supplement is printed on commonly used paper stock weights: 100 lb / 148 gsm coated stock and 80 lb / 118 gsm uncoated stock. These stocks provide a practical reference for designers and printers working with typical commercial print materials. Coated stock is especially relevant for packaging, premium marketing materials, labels and high-impact brand communication, while uncoated stock supports stationery, editorial design, corporate materials and more tactile print applications.

A new eco-friendlier ink formulation allows Pantone colours to be coated during print production, helping protect printed materials and supporting packaging applications. The supplement also includes two new base ink colours used in the formulation of the 224 new Pantone colours. For printers and production teams, updated ink information helps improve the accuracy of spot colour reproduction on printed materials.

The colours are arranged chromatically, allowing users to navigate the new additions intuitively by colour family. This is particularly useful when developing palettes, comparing nearby shades, refining a colour story or selecting alternatives to existing brand or packaging colours. The supplement supports both quick inspiration and structured colour decision-making.

For brand identity and logo design, the Pantone Formula Guide Supplement helps teams identify newer spot colours that can refresh or extend an existing visual language. A brand may need brighter accent colours, richer darks, expressive purples, energetic yellows or more nuanced neutrals. The supplement provides current options while keeping colour specification grounded in the Pantone Matching System.

For packaging design, the supplement is valuable because packaging often depends on strong shelf impact, colour consistency and controlled print reproduction. Designers can use the new colours to build more expressive packaging palettes, while printers can reference ink formulations and coated/uncoated appearances during production planning.

For marketing materials and graphic design, the guide supports colour selection across brochures, catalogues, campaigns, event materials, displays, stationery and promotional print. It helps teams communicate the intended appearance of Pantone colours more clearly with clients, printers and suppliers.

For digital design, web design and cross-channel brand communication, the supplement serves as the physical starting point for colour decisions that may later need digital translation. While screen colour requires separate colour management, physical Pantone references remain important when print and digital identities need to stay aligned.

The compact fan deck format makes the supplement easy to use in studios, client meetings, supplier discussions, press checks and on the go. It is practical when a designer wants to show a client only the newest Pantone colours or when a print team needs fast access to updated formulations without searching through a complete library.

The PANTONE FORMULA GUIDE SUPPLEMENT | COATED & UNCOATED should be understood as an update tool for professional colour matching and communication. It is not a replacement for the complete Formula Guide if a team needs access to all current Pantone Spot Colours, but it is an efficient way to add the newest 224 colours to an existing workflow.

For international B2B teams working in branding, packaging, print manufacturing, product communication and graphic design, this supplement offers a focused, portable and production-relevant colour update. It expands creative possibilities while supporting the accuracy, consistency and shared colour language that make Pantone essential in professional print and design workflows.

Key Benefits

  • Compact Pantone Formula Guide Supplement
  • Features the 224 newest Pantone Graphics colours
  • Printed on both coated and uncoated paper
  • Coated colours arranged first, followed by uncoated colours
  • Printed on 100 lb / 148 gsm coated stock
  • Printed on 80 lb / 118 gsm uncoated stock
  • Each colour shown with Pantone number and ink formulation
  • Colours arranged chromatically
  • Includes two new base ink colours used for the new 224 colours
  • Eco-friendlier ink formulation supports coating in print production
  • Useful for logos, branding, packaging and marketing materials
  • Supports spot colour communication across print workflows
  • Portable handheld fan deck format
  • Practical for studios, client meetings and press checks
  • Focused update for existing Pantone Formula Guide users