Pantone colors vs. CMYK-print
I have a problem with Pantone Colors, hopefully someone can help:
I have a new client who needs some things printed.
The main color is "Pantone 382U" according to the Logo I got from the client.
I have gotten no other information and no old printfiles to consult.
It is important, that the new stuff matches the existing things by means of color.
We will not print with spot-colors though, but CMYK.
Obviously I used Xara's "Pantone 382U" from the color gallery.
It seems a bit too yellowish, compared to the existing prints though.
The official CMYK-values from Pantone give a slightly different green, but still not right.
The official HEX-values from Pantone give an even more different green.
If I hold the client's businesscard next to my monitor, it matches the third shade (Pantone HEX-colors) most closely.
My monitor is software-calibrated, maybe not 100% accurate, but close enough.
Usually stuff looks exactly like expected when printed.
Do you have any ideas how to make sure I end up with the correct green?
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