The Pantone Formula Guide Coated & Uncoated (#GP1601C) is the universal color reference at the heart of the Pantone Graphics System — two portable, handheld fan decks displaying all 2,390 Pantone Spot Colors with their ink formulations on both coated and uncoated stock. It's the end-to-end tool for finding, specifying, matching, and communicating spot color, and a foundational reference for logos, branding, packaging, and print.
- 2,390 spot colors — the full Pantone Graphics System gamut, including 224 new colors
- Coated & uncoated — two fan decks showing how each color prints on both stocks
- Ink formulations — every color with its mixing recipe for accurate spot reproduction
- Portable fan format — for inspiration, selection, specification, and press-side matching
- Chromatic arrangement — new colors at the front, numeric index in the back for fast lookup
- Lighting indicator page — confirm lighting conditions are suitable for accurate evaluation
Tip: For CMYK/HTML/RGB conversion values, pair with the Color Bridge guides; for shareable, removable chips, add the Solid Chips books. Pantone recommends replacing guides 12–18 months after opening, as color shifts and fades over time.
Product Details
| Product | Pantone Formula Guide (Coated & Uncoated) | Item # | GP1601C |
| Includes | Formula Guide Coated + Formula Guide Uncoated (two handheld fan decks) | Colors | 2,390 spot colors (224 new) |
| Values Shown | Ink formulations; color name/number | Paper Stock | 100 lb coated; 80 lb uncoated (118 gsm) |
| Format | Two portable handheld fan decks; chromatic arrangement with numeric index | Note | No CMYK/HTML/RGB values (see Color Bridge); replace 12–18 months after opening |
