Pantone Base Inks -

Mixing is a matter of weight, not volume. Pantone formulas are given in parts per thousand (e.g., 2.5 parts Yellow, 0.25 parts Black, 997.25 parts Transparent White).

In Pantone mixing, is the vehicle. It is the clear, viscous varnish that carries the pigment. pantone base inks

The Pantone base ink set typically consists of 10-14 inks, depending on the specific printing process and application. These inks are: Mixing is a matter of weight, not volume

Starting in 2023 and continuing into 2026, Pantone updated its base inks to 11 core pigments plus a colorless extender, replacing the older 18-base system to simplify inventory and improve eco-friendliness. It is the clear, viscous varnish that carries the pigment

These base inks form the foundation of the Pantone Formula Guide, ensuring that a color mixed in New York looks identical to one mixed in Tokyo. PANTONE Yellow PANTONE Orange PANTONE Warm Red PANTONE Rubine Red PANTONE Rhodamine Red PANTONE Purple PANTONE Violet PANTONE Reflex Blue PANTONE Process Blue PANTONE Green PANTONE Black PANTONE Transparent White (Extender)