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Color - Messages Meanings: A PANTONE Color Resource

* Features up-to-date color combination guidelines

* Includes printing formulas for reproduction of 4-color process and the PANTONE(r) equivalents

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There is no one in the business world that doubts the impact of color. Those involved in marketing, design, advertising, and retail need to be as informed as possible about the usage of color as a means of instant communication in order to make appropriate color decisions.

This guide explains the emotional response to color and covers the latest guidelines for effective color combinations including the integration of color trends. With up-to-date visuals and printing formulas to eliminate guess-work, this guide empowers and equips its users to make smart informed decisions.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 144 pages

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