Match Pantone C/U Colors in your Umbrella Deisgn

Choosing the right colors for custom umbrellas isn't just important – it's super crucial. To ensure your umbrella's colors look exactly how you imagine, we suggest referring to Pantone C/U swatches (Coated/Uncoated) . These swatches help you pick the perfect canopy, frame, and handle hues, while also sparking ideas for logos, branding, and packaging.

Here's how to use Pantone C/U swatches to get precise colors for your umbrella designs:

1. Buy a PANTONE FORMULA GUIDE SET | COATED & UNCOATED

Just go to the webpage https://www.pantone.com/products/graphics/formula-guide-

coated-uncoated， you can purchase directly from there. If you want the color of the umbrella to match your expectations, we recommend matching it with the Pantone color chart, as it is difficult to ensure color accuracy on screen displays.

2. Use the Pantone Color Manager (it's free if you purchase a Pantone Color Passport)

You can use the Pantone Color Manager to access over 10,000 Pantone colors for use in Adobe® design programs. However, please note that the Pantone C/U color references only offer 2,390 colors. If you don't have the PANTONE FORMULA GUIDE SET | COATED & UNCOATED at hand, you can simply purchase it on the Pantone Color Manager website. Check out the videos on the Pantone YouTube channel for a quick guide on how to use the Pantone Color Manager:

3. Use Pantone’s free online tool to match C/U colors

3.1 Head to https://www.pantone.com/color-finder

The color finder is an official tool that allows you to choose the appropriate Pantone color.But here’s the catch: screen colors can look totally different from real Pantone swatches because every monitor shows colors differently. If you have a Pantone code but aren’t sure what it looks like, just type it into the search bar – the tool will show you the exact color.

3.2 Select your ideal color on your screen;

After entering the color - matching page, select your color in the bottom - right corner, and then click "SEARCH" on the right. For example, I found that red (see the picture below) is very suitable for my design, and I want to find its Pantone C/U color to ensure color accuracy.

3.3 Check the desired swatch sets on the left

After selecting red, you’ll see various red shades across different swatch sets. Simply check "FORMULA GUIDE COATED" and "FORMULA GUIDE UNCOATED" to filter the results.

Next, browse through the displayed colors to find your perfect Pantone match.

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Alright, you’re almost there! Now that you’ve matched your Pantone C/U colors, simply copy the color codes into your digital umbrella mockup (.ai file) – this ensures every part of the umbrella (canopy, handle, frame) gets manufactured in the exact shade. Time to celebrate– your color-accurate umbrella design is ready for production!