What is the PANTONE® Color Matching System?

» The industry-standard PANTONE® Matching System (PMS) allows accurate color reproduction across printers and materials.

In use since 1963, the PANTONE® system assigns color values to each of thousands of shades of color. Using official color guides (like the ones pictured here), our designers ensure that all colors found on our lanyards are consistent and correct.

Where can I see a PANTONE® color chart online?
Unfortunately, since computer monitors have large variations in the ways they display colors, it is nearly impossible to accurately depict PANTONE® color values on a screen without proper calibration. In other words, the colors you see on your screen will not necessarily be 100% exact to the final produced material, threading, or print.

So if another company displays a PANTONE® color chart on their web site, there's no guarantee it is accurate. (Plus, PANTONE® does not authorize their color charts to be reproduced online.)

What if I need a specific color?
We work hard to ensure that the colors you want are what you receive on your custom lanyards. If you require exact color matching, you will need to supply us with PANTONE® PMS color values for your design. Alternately, if you send us samples of the colors you want to use, we can determine the closest-matching PANTONE® value.