Pantone Coated Combo Coated 2026

Pantone Coated Combo 2026 — select a Pantone color and compare it to its closest CMYK equivalent on coated paper.

The Coated Combo combines the Formula Guide Coated and the Color Bridge Coated.

Pantone Coated Combo 2026 — professional use

The set provides spot colour ink formulas and physical comparison with process printing.

Define your task and paper type first. Compare tools by function, rather than colour count alone.

What do you get, and what can this version not replace?

This set does not include the Uncoated versions. If you work with both types of paper, consider the C+U sets.

Product details and contents

How should you evaluate color and select the right set?

Assess samples under suitable lighting and on the correct paper version. Paper, ink and production conditions affect the print result. Evaluate them together.

Adapt formulas to the base-ink system you actually use. Easy Mix BIO does not directly match guide formulas from the 2023 edition onwards.

The nearest CMYK simulation is not an identical colour. Agree the acceptable difference with your client before conversion.

Questions to consider before purchasing

Is the color number alone sufficient?

No. You must also check the library and the paper designation—either ‘C’ (coated) or ‘U’ (uncoated)—before comparing the sample against your design or production output.

When should you purchase a supplement instead of a full guide?

Buy a supplement if your complete earlier library remains in good condition and you need new references. It cannot restore faded samples.

Compare Other Pantone guides Categorized by function and content, allowing you to select the right tools for your workflow without unnecessary duplication.