Expert: Kevin Stohlmeyer - 3/31/2011

Question
Hi, I would like to ask a question about PMS color.
I have done a logo but my client required the logo color to be PMS COLOR Blue 7695U, Brown 7575U. I search them in the color book of PANTONE SOLID UNCOATED but there don't have these number. The number of 75**U is just until 7534U then the next number is 801U. Really need a urgent help because I had searched many website but still can't find a solution. Is my illustrator got problem? Why these colors (PMS COLOR Blue 7695U, Brown 7575U) did not include in my swatches? How can I find them out?
Thanks

Answer
Hi Evelyn,

You need to do two things to make this work. First you need to open your Pantone swatch library. Then go to the Panel options menu (the pull down in the upper right corner). You need to switch your swatches to small list view, then sort by name, then activate the Show Find Field. This will place your colors in numeric order instead of the standard Pantone groups.

If you do not find your color then, even by scrolling down it may either not be available in your version of Illustrator - ie you have a newer Pantone Book compared to your version of Illustrator.

Kevin