No. But be advised that we cannot guarantee an exact color matching due to the differences between Pantone paper and the various paper stocks we use for printing matches, napkins, tissue packs, placemats, coasters, and other products.

Used for printing spot colors. Each PANTONE color has a specified CMYK equivalent. To select a PANTONE color, first determine the ink color you want, using either the PANTONE Color Formula Guide or an ink chart.

No, unless you can match Pantone colors to printable CMYK colors. Focoltone ICCS is designed to enable printers to approach offset press quality. It therefore functions within the CMYK color space that such presses typically use. If a Pantone color falls within that color space, a Focoltone ICCS-calibrated printer could produce a pleasing color match. There are a few things to consider though.

Pantone colors are used by professional print shops around the world. They are universal colors that help designers, print shops and customers talk in one language.

Pantone is the trademark name for the color wheel that printers use to ensure that your corporate colors are uniformed.

Yes. Although Pantone colors were created for paper prints we are very good at matching on most fabric colors.

No. We recommend that you convert your pantone colors into the nearest CMYK equivalent. However, we can print spot colors on your cards but it is expensive because you do not share the cost of this special color with the other customers on the flat.

All colors will be matched as closely as possible. Due to the number of possible PMS colors available, a perfect match cannot be achieved in all circumstances. We will be happy to work with you to match whatever color you require.

Pantone colors are a type of Spot colors developed by Pantone Inc. Spot colors are premixed inks, like premixed paints at a paint shop. They are not blended combinations of other colors like Process colors.

Not exactly. We have 3 types of cone cells that contribute to our perception of color, so all color can be described in terms of the relative stimulation of these cells. However, the physical phenomena that cause our percpetion of color are not necessarily composed of three primary colors. How do we reconcile these two thoughts? Let's consider the primary colors green and red.

Yes, for an additional charge, we can add a spot color to the back only of your cards. See Add-Ons for optional services and prices. Unless you mean that your file(s) only use Pantones, we recommend converting them to CMYK. We can also convert them for no extra charge.

CERAM-KOTE's price is established based upon Freecom's standard color of grey. The costs of some of the pigments are extremely high. Example: Standard grey pigment is about $3.00 per pound. A red, orange, blue or yellow pigment may cost as much as $15.00/$20.00 per pound. The reason for this high cost is the elimination of heavy metals from the pigment formulations for environmental safety.

Yes. However, it is difficult to guarantee a 100% exact colour match, as printing on promotional products (golf shirts, pens, T-shirts, coffee mugs) is not the same as printing on paper. In certain instances, there is a PMS surcharge if we have to mix the exact pantone colour for your order.

The Pantone Matching System is the most commonly recognised standard of colour mixing for printers. "Spot colours" are individually selected and mixed colours "Process colour" is when four colours (CMYK - cyan, magenta, yellow, black(K)) are used to print full colour work. Selected pantone colours may differ depending on the substrate that is printed and the printing process used.

No. In fact, we ask you to supply Pantone color numbers on every custom-printed order. If a color swatch is supplied and the corresponding Pantone number is not indicated on your order, we will select the closest Pantone equivalent. The Pantone number gives us a definite target to hit on new and repeat orders. We will make every effort to closely match the chosen Pantone colors.

CERAM-KOTE's price is established based upon CeRam-Kote's standard color of grey. The costs of some of the pigments are extremely high. Example: Standard grey pigment is about $3.00 per pound. A red, orange, blue or yellow pigment may cost as much as $15.00/$20.00 per pound. The reason for this high cost is the elimination of heavy metals from the pigment formulations for environmental safety.