The Ultimate Digital Color Library

Unlock a world of vibrant possibilities with PantoneLIVE, a comprehensive cloud-based set of color libraries showcasing 2,563 digital Pantone colors.

PantoneLIVE digital color identities are derived from trusted sources, guaranteeing accuracy and reliability. The libraries consist of:

• PANTONE Formula Guide Coated Colors (2,086 colors), including GOE bases
• PANTONE Pastel & Neon Coated Colors (154 colors)
• New PANTONE Colors (229 colors)
• 3500-Series Coated Colors (94 unique colors), an exclusive range specifically designed for the world's leading global brands, available in digital standards
• Download the PantoneLIVE Substrates Guide here.

Achievable Color Representation with Dependent Standards

To accurately represent Pantone Master Standards on real-world packaging materials and processes, the PantoneLIVE library includes digital measurements of the Pantone Formula Guide Master Colors, along with 44 dependent color libraries. Dependent standards are meticulously designed for specific substrate, print process, and ink type combinations. Each color within these libraries comes with spectral color data for solid shades, and where appropriate, tints to ensure optimal color matching. Additionally, PantoneLIVE offers optional libraries for color matching of plastics, coatings, and textiles, further expanding the possibilities of the Pantone range and giving a true multi-material color matching system.

Unmatched Measurement Precision

All PantoneLIVE data values on conventional flat packaging materials are measured using an X-Rite 45:0 spectrophotometer. These measurements comply with the X-Rite Graphics Arts Standard (XRGA), ensuring consistent and reliable results.

For non-flat substrates, the packaging libraries provide spherical D:8 measurement data obtained using an X-Rite Ci64 instrument, allowing for precise color matching on specialty substrates and materials.

Easy Access with PantoneLIVE-Enabled Software

PantoneLIVE libraries are accessible from any PantoneLIVE-enabled software to seamlessly integrate this vast color collection into your creative workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When will the new 229 Pantone Colors be added to PantoneLIVE?
   Master standards for the 229 new colors, and 39 of the 44 dependent standards have been published in PantoneLIVE, ensuring a comprehensive color experience. The remaining five libraries will be released in PantoneLIVE on or before September 30, 2023:
• FYEK for water-based flexographic printing onto recycled brown kraft board
• LPAQ and LPAV for Aluminum beverage cans with transparent and opaque inks
• DOWQ and DOWM for monobloc metal with white baseprint and gloss or matte varnish
2. Why are Tint Definitions for the Pantone Master Colors not published?
   Pantone Books represent ideal colors, reflecting the desired appearance on products, regardless of the material or print process used. These colors, known as "Pantone Masters," are not linked to specific materials, inks, or print methods. Instead, they embody the expected appearance, independent of imaging types.