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# Do Pantone colors change each printing or each year?

Pantone’s Master Standard digital data does not change. This data is our “color DNA” and has not changed since it was established in 2010. Pantone does not intend to change this data unless an uncontrollable element presents itself (such as a naturally occurring pigment becoming obsolete) that impedes further creation of that color. To date, we have not experienced any such situation and do not foresee any in the upcoming future.

The enhancements in the current Formula Guides are strictly in the visual representation to better align select colors to their original intent. The Master Standard digital data for Pantone Matching System (PMS) colors does not change.

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