What Is the Difference Between Pantone Colors and Cmyk?
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Is CMYK and Pantone the same?

CMYK, also known as the four color process, stands for the colors used in the printing color process: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. … Pantone printing, on the other hand, is color specific and takes highly precise mixes of ink to create an exact color.

Should I use Pantone or CMYK?

CMYK colors are ideal for full color images, such as photographs. Pantone colors on the other hand should be used for stationery and logo designs. The reason a Pantone color should be used is to ensure your branding color is consistent throughout.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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