What does the C mean in PMS colors?

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Pantone Process Color numbers start with the letter P followed by a one- to three-digit number, a dash, and a one- to two-digit number. The “C” suffix indicates coated stock and the “U” uncoated.

What Colour is Pantone 5395 C?

The hexadecimal color code #091f2c is a very dark shade of cyan-blue. In the RGB color model #091f2c is comprised of 3.53% red, 12.16% green and 17.25% blue.

What is Pantone yellow C?

The hexadecimal color code #fedd00 is a shade of yellow. In the RGB color model #fedd00 is comprised of 99.61% red, 86.67% green and 0% blue. This color has an approximate wavelength of 574.66 nm. This color is used in the Yukon flag and Warrington Wolves logo.

What is Pantone CP?

This designation is used to denote that a color is an electronic simulation of a PANTONE Color. CP = coated paper, process simulation, i.e., PANTONE 185 CP (used in PANTONE+ COLOR BRIDGE COATED). UP = uncoated paper, process simulation, i.e., PANTONE 185 UP (used in PANTONE+ COLOR BRIDGE UNCOATED).

What do Pantone numbers mean?

The Pantone Matching System (PMS) is a color standardization system that helps in color identification and matching. The Pantone color numbers consist of a three- or four-digit number followed by the letter C, U or M, which stands for “coated,” “uncoated” and “matte,” respectively.

How does Pantone color work?

How Do Pantone Colors Work? The Pantone Matching System standardizes 1,114 colors and assigns each color a number and name. By using the Pantone system, people in different locations can refer to the same color by knowing only the number that identifies it.

What color is pms5395?

The hexadecimal color code #052638 is a very dark shade of cyan-blue. In the RGB color model #052638 is comprised of 1.96% red, 14.9% green and 21.96% blue. In the HSL color space #052638 has a hue of 201° (degrees), 84% saturation and 12% lightness.

What is the difference between Pantone CVC and C?

As many of you already know, Pantone colors were once named with “CVC” and “CVU” after their numbers. These were to indicate Computer Video Coated and Computer Video Uncoated. But in the year 2000, Pantone switched to a universal naming scheme, using only C for coated, M for matte, or U for uncoated.

What is the difference between Pantone CP and C?

Essentially the C is the actual Pantone coated. The CP version is a CMYK approximation of the Pantone coated.