What are the differences between the M0 M1 and M2 spot color databases?
When to use which database?
There is only one Pantone formula guide set. This set is available in M0, M1 and M2. These are the values that were measured from the formula guide. As this guide is printed on a material that contains OBA, there are differences between the M0, M1 and M2 LAB values.
The default Pantone spot color sets in OpenColor and ColorProof are defined in M2. These are the libraries that were provided to us by Pantone (Xrite). M2 is the measurement condition that was used in the Pantone libraries in the Adobe products (Photoshop / Indesign / etc.).
If your characterization is based on M0 or M1, it can make sense to use these corresponding libraries, which can be downloaded from our website.
https://sdla.webservice.gmgcolor.com/Software/GMGOpenColor/AdditionalDownloads/Pantone_Solid_Coated-Uncoated_V5_M0.zip
- PANTONE® Solid Coated V5 - M0
- PANTONE® Solid Uncoated V5 - M0
- PANTONE® Solid Coated V5 - M1
- PANTONE® Solid Uncoated V5 - M1
- PANTONE PLUS Pastels & Neon coated - M0
- PANTONE PLUS Pastels & Neon uncoated - M0
At this point we need to remark that the printed Pantone® color guides, like all printed products, are subject to production fluctuations and age-related color changes. On the other hand, we noticed that the visual results match better if the M2 values are used. That is why they are per default in the software.
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