Pantone Formula Guide GP1601B - Coated + Uncoated Swatch Book
Pantone Formula Guide GP1601B swatch book - 1,867 PMS spot colors on coated and uncoated stock. $226, ships in 1-2 days from Mid-State Litho in Michigan.
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The Industry Standard for Accurate Color Matching
If you're matching brand colors on press, the Pantone Formula Guide - Coated + Uncoated (GP1601B) is the swatch book to keep at the light table. It's the standard PMS color book for printers and designers: 1,867 Pantone spot colors, each shown on coated and uncoated stock so you can see exactly how an ink shifts between a gloss sheet and an offset text stock before you commit a run.
Each color comes with its ink mixing formula, so your pressroom can pull an exact match rather than eyeball one. The fan-deck format travels between prepress, the press console, and the customer meeting.
Mid-State Litho stocks the GP1601B in Fenton, Michigan and ships in 1-2 business days when in stock. We're a second-generation print finishing dealer - since June 1984 - and this is the same guide our own technicians reference on service calls across the Great Lakes. Pair it with pressroom and bindery supplies, or shop our digital presses and inkjet printers and color inkjet envelope printers. Order online for $226.00, or call 1-800-343-4231 if you need help deciding between the Formula Guide and Pantone's other references.
Key Features
- 1,867 Spot Colors - Complete Pantone Matching System for coated and uncoated stocks
- Dual Paper Versions - Compare how colors render on coated vs. uncoated substrates
- Ink Mixing Formulas - Includes CMYK, RGB, and Hex values for accurate reproduction
- Fan Guide Format - Portable and easy to navigate for on-the-go reference
- Trusted Industry Standard - Used by professionals worldwide for dependable color matching
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | GP1601B |
| Colors Included | 1,867 PMS Spot Colors |
| Format | Fan-style swatch book |
| Substrates | Coated and Uncoated Paper Stocks |
| Additional Info | Includes ink formulas, color index, lighting evaluation page |
Applications
- Offset and digital printing
- Graphic and brand design workflows
- Packaging and product development
- Ink formulation, prepress, and press setup
Available Options
- Replacement pages and digital access available via Pantone (sold separately)
- Includes 1,867 Pantone spot colors with the current color index. Call 1-800-343-4231 to confirm the edition currently shipping.
Benefits
- Maintains brand color consistency across media
- Speeds up approval and production workflows
- Enables accurate communication between designers and printers
- Reduces costly color mismatches
Why Buy Your Pantone Guide from Mid-State Litho
We're a second-generation, family-owned print finishing dealer in Fenton, Michigan - founded June 1984, 42 years serving print shops across the Great Lakes. A Pantone guide is usually one line on a bigger supplies order: have our factory-trained technicians look over the finishing equipment it rides along with through our service and support team, or ask about financing and leasing on the equipment side. In-stock guides ship in 1-2 business days. Questions on which Pantone reference fits your workflow? Contact our team or call 1-800-343-4231. Learn more about Mid-State Litho.
Looking at the equipment side too? Browse our used finishing equipment or see the Postmark 1170 Rapidcolor inkjet printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Pantone Formula Guide the same as a Pantone swatch book?
Yes - the Formula Guide is Pantone's fan-format swatch book for spot colors. GP1601B shows each of its 1,867 PMS colors on coated and uncoated paper, with ink mixing formulas printed alongside each swatch.
How many colors are in the Pantone Formula Guide GP1601B?
1,867 Pantone spot colors, each printed on both coated and uncoated stock so you can compare how the same PMS color renders on each substrate.
What's the difference between the coated and uncoated versions?
Same PMS colors, different paper. Coated (C) swatches show colors on gloss stock; uncoated (U) on absorbent text stock, where inks print flatter. GP1601B includes both in one set.
How often does Pantone update the Formula Guide?
Pantone revises the guide periodically and adds new colors under new edition SKUs. Call 1-800-343-4231 to confirm the edition currently shipping from Mid-State Litho.
How fast does the GP1601B ship?
In-stock guides ship from Mid-State Litho in Fenton, Michigan within 1-2 business days.
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