Solid Guide Set – GP1605C Formula Guide Coated & Uncoated, Pastels & Neons Guide, Metallic Guide

Color Checks, Without the Guesswork

Solid Guide Set – GP1605C Color can look one way in bright light and quite another in the wrong conditions. These four portable, handheld fan decks make it easier to evaluate color with a little more confidence—and a little less squinting. Each includes lighting indicator pages that show when lighting conditions are suitable for color evaluation, helping you know when it’s a good time to make the call.

Compare Two Popular Paper Finishes

The decks are printed on two widely used paper stock weights: 100 lb (148 gsm) coated and 80 lb (118 gsm) uncoated. That gives you practical examples of how color appears on these distinct paper types. Flip through the samples, compare the finishes, and see the differences for yourself before making a decision.

Made to Go Where the Work Goes

Designed as handheld fan decks, all four are portable and easy to bring along to reviews, meetings, or your workspace. Keep them nearby when you need to assess color without hauling out a larger reference. Their compact format makes checking samples a simple part of the process—no special ceremony required.

Know When the Light Is Right

The included lighting indicator pages are there for a reason: color evaluation depends on viewing conditions. Use them to check whether the light is suitable before comparing samples. It’s a small step that can help keep an enthusiastic “that looks perfect” from turning into “why does it look different now?”

A Handy Reference for Color Decisions

With four fan decks, coated and uncoated stock examples, and lighting indicators built in, this set brings useful color-evaluation references together in a portable format. Take a closer look, compare under appropriate lighting, and make your judgment with better information in hand.

Explore the full range of Pantone Spot Colors in one convenient, cost-saving bundle. The Pantone Solid Guide Set brings together the Formula Guide (Coated & Uncoated), Pastels & Neons Guide, and Metallics Guide, giving designers access to 3,479 Pantone Matching System (PMS) Colors, including 2,614 traditional spot colors, 655 metallics, 154 pastels, and 56 neons. Designed for branding, packaging, marketing materials, signage, press checks, and any application where precise spot color printing is essential, this complete set makes it easy to select, specify, share, and evaluate color with confidence. Featuring both standard and specialty colors across four portable fan decks—including our 224 vibrant new colors—the Solid Guide Set is a compact, go-anywhere reference for school, studio, stakeholder meetings, production reviews, and more.

• Complete Pantone Spot Color system in one bundle, combining solid, pastel, neon, and metallic guides for print and design workflows
• 3,479 Pantone Matching System Colors provide a broad, reliable reference for accurate color selection and specification
• Cost-saving set offers multiple professional guides together, making it a practical choice for studios, schools, and production teams
• Portable fan deck makes it easy to review, share, and compare colors in meetings, press checks, and on-site approvals
• Supports confident color communication from concept to production, helping teams align on color expectations before print

Pantone Solid Coated Guide

Pantone Solid Guide GP1605C