The PANTONE COLOR BRIDGE® Coated & Uncoated Supplement updates a compatible previous-edition Color Bridge Guide Set with 224 newer Pantone graphics colours. Presented in one compact fan guide, it shows each added Pantone spot colour beside its closest CMYK process-colour simulation and supplies corresponding sRGB and HTML/Hex values for digital applications.
Developed for graphic design, branding, packaging, print production, web design, animation and video, the supplement helps professionals manage colour across physical and digital media without replacing an otherwise usable Color Bridge set. It is intended for users of earlier guides that do not yet contain the 224-colour expansion.
Pantone introduced the colours to fill identified gaps within the Pantone Matching System. The range adds dark neutrals, browns, greys, olives, less saturated blues, greens and violets, plus subtle corals, pinks and aquas. These additions offer greater nuance for identity systems, premium packaging, product graphics and cross-platform campaigns.
A Pantone spot colour is printed with a separately mixed ink, whereas CMYK builds colour from cyan, magenta, yellow and black. Because the methods have different gamuts, a process conversion cannot always reproduce the original Pantone shade exactly. Intense, dark or highly specific colours may change visibly in saturation, depth or hue.
Color Bridge makes these differences visible. Every spot colour appears beside its closest printed CMYK equivalent, helping designers, clients and printers decide whether four-colour printing is acceptable or a dedicated spot ink should be retained. CMYK percentages provide practical starting values for process reproduction and further workflow-specific adjustment.
The references also include sRGB and HTML/Hex values. These digital equivalents support the translation of Pantone colours into websites, interfaces, social media, animation and video. They create coordinated starting points for cross-media branding, although screen appearance still depends on calibration, colour profiles, software and display technology.
All 224 colours are shown on coated and uncoated paper in the same guide. The coated section appears first, followed by the uncoated references. This distinction matters because paper surface and absorbency affect colour. Coated stock generally produces a clearer, more saturated result, while uncoated paper can appear softer and less concentrated.
The guide is printed on commonly used substrates: 148 g/m² coated and 118 g/m² uncoated paper. These physical references provide a more realistic basis for packaging, marketing materials, publications and labels than an on-screen conversion alone. The correct C or U reference should be selected for the intended substrate.
Colours are arranged chromatically for intuitive comparison. The portable fan format measures approximately 4 × 23.5 cm and is suitable for studio work, supplier meetings and press checks. Colour areas extend to the page edges so references can be placed directly against proofs and print samples.
Pantone states a tolerance aim below 2.0 ΔE00 against its master standard reference data. This supports close alignment between the guide and Pantone’s master colour data but does not guarantee identical results under every production condition. Substrate, ink, calibration, press setup and finishing can all affect final colour.
The updated Pantone ink system uses revised, more environmentally considerate formulations designed to support coating during print production. The supplement also reflects new base inks used within the colour expansion. Printers should confirm formulation and production requirements with a Pantone-licensed ink supplier.
For packaging teams, the supplement adds refined neutrals and more controlled tonal options. Branding and graphic-design teams can extend existing palettes, while web, animation and video professionals gain coordinated RGB and Hex references connected to the same physical colour intention.
This product is not a complete Color Bridge Guide. It is an expansion for compatible earlier sets. Used alongside those guides, it supports informed decisions from colour inspiration and conversion to proofing and press approval.
By combining physical spot-colour references, realistic CMYK simulations and digital values, the PANTONE Color Bridge Supplement strengthens colour communication across agencies, clients, printers and international partners. It is a focused update for professionals who need the latest 224 Pantone colours without replacing their complete Color Bridge system.
Key Benefits
- Adds 224 newer Pantone graphics colours to compatible Color Bridge sets
- Spot colours shown beside their closest CMYK simulations
- CMYK percentages plus sRGB and HTML/Hex values
- Coated and uncoated references in one fan guide
- Additional dark neutrals and nuanced contemporary shades
- Printed on 148 g/m² coated and 118 g/m² uncoated paper
- Chromatic arrangement and edge-to-edge colour areas
- Compact format of approximately 4 × 23.5 cm
- Pantone tolerance aim below 2.0 ΔE00
- For packaging, branding, print and digital design
FAQ
How many colours are included in the PANTONE Color Bridge Supplement?
The guide contains 224 newer Pantone spot colours with printed CMYK comparisons and corresponding sRGB and HTML/Hex values.
Is this a complete PANTONE Color Bridge Guide?
No. It updates compatible earlier Color Bridge Guide Sets that do not contain the 224-colour expansion.
Are coated and uncoated colours included?
Yes. Both versions are in one fan guide, with coated references first and uncoated references in the second section.
Are the CMYK colours exact matches to Pantone spot colours?
Not always. The guide shows the closest process simulation so users can assess whether the difference is acceptable.
Can RGB and Hex values guarantee identical screen colour?
No. They provide defined starting values, but appearance also depends on calibration, profiles, software and display technology.
Who should use this supplement?
It is intended for designers, printers, brand teams and digital professionals who own a compatible previous Color Bridge edition.