: Pantone color doesn't translate to new document? I'm experiencing a very weird problem in Illustrator with a Pantone color. I have a document open with a logo in it that is Pantone 280 C,

@Yeniel278

The only work-around solution I have found, is instead of pasting from CS5 doc to CS6, do everything in the CS5 doc and save there.

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@Vandalay110

I ran into the same problem, but I found a workaround:

Resave the CS5 file as a CS6 and open it again, the colour will still look as it did in CS5.

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@Caterina889

Illustrator (or Pantone actually) changed the way Pantone colors are build in CS6. You don't mention what version you are using, but based on what you do describe, I'd guess you are using CS6.

Prior to CS6 Pantone colors were built on their CMYK formulas. Starting with CS6, Pantone colors are built based upon their LAB formulas. The result is much less vibrant colors. However, CS6 colors will more closely match what comes off press. This was the apparent goal of Pantone. (Although I think it's to just sell more color books as well.)

Pantone+ 280 Solid Coated in Illustrator CS6 Will look slightly purple until you enable Overprint Preview in the View menu. In fact, most Pantone colors will appear slightly off until you choose Overprint Preview.

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@Megan533

Mostly because of Document Color Profile. You should check out View > Proof Setup menu. Also look at Overprint Preview and Proof Colors in View. Just in case.

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