PMS Conversion - Engraving Etc. Forum

From:	Mike (MIKEN)	11 May 2006
To:	ALL	13 of 15

3767.13

I'm a newbie here with my share of color matching problems and I agree with those who recommend acquiring a pms chart but in the meantime here is a link to an online chart which may prove helpful.

http://www.printingassoc.com/pmscolor.html

Mike

EDITED: 11 May 2006 by MIKEN

From:	Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)	11 May 2006
To:	Mike (MIKEN)	14 of 15

3767.14 In reply to 3767.13
Online charts are far more useless when your monitor is not precision calibrated. In addition, even with perfect calibration they would not be able to show the full range of colors. Printing can use any color inks for the basics of color. A monitor is quite limited. For example it would be impossible to show fluorescent colors that change with the amount of UV available. EDIT: The blurb just over the colors says a lot, even though the wording is not strong enough. quote: This chart is a reference guide only. Pantone colors on computer screens may vary based on the graphics card and monitor used in your system. Do not rely on this as your only method for final color selection. For true accuracy use the Pantone Fomula Guide. Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem) Harvey's Tips Page When you finally understand it completely... it changes.
EDITED: 11 May 2006 by HARVEY-ONLY

From:	RALLYGUY (RALLYGUY1)	11 May 2006
To:	Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)	15 of 15

3767.15 In reply to 3767.14

I agree Harvey,

I have checked that site against the actual charts and it is off substantially in some areas. The only thing that that site is really good for is if perfection isn't important. You may be looking at a similar color on each end....or you may not depending on monitor calibration.

The whole idea of the PMS system is to have the same color on each end of the communication.

Anything viewed through a monitor on both ends would introduce quite a bit of schew against the real PMS color that you would see on a chart.

It would be one way to communicate when there are no other means, but far from foolproof, and quite a gamble if you ask me.....

Thanks,

Brian Genrich

Rallye Productions Inc.
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