Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/dItEWaFXIAl.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Why Pantone Colors Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider [6dFaCtuNQim] Health Updated on August 05, 2026 EDT — Published on August 05, 2026 EDT Pantone has been the industry-standard color language for 60 years. Its tools ensure that color looks the same, no matter where in the world it’s printed. If you design or print physical products, there’s no escaping Pantone. But its products are expensive; some cost over $1,000. Now, designers frustrated with Pantone’s level of control are asking if there’s a better way. So, why are Pantone colors so expensive? And after decades, can anything replace them? 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Pantone is everywhere 02:00 - Pantone’s rise 04:20 - The secret behind the system 06:28 - Proprietary 07:50 - Printing with Pantone 08:38 - Mixing ink 01:12 - CMYK vs Pantone 11:34 - Adobe and Pantone split 13:20 - Why Pantone colors are so expensive 17:00 - Shared language 20:00 - Importance of consistent color 22:28 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #paint #colors #businessinsider #soexpensive MORE VIDEOS: How Truck Drivers In India Navigate One Of The Most Dangerous Roads In The World | Risky Business Why Adults Are Spending Billions On Toys For Themselves | Big Business | Business Insider You're Being Lied To About 5G | Truth Complex | Business Insider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Business Insider on Facebook: Business Insider on Instagram: Business Insider on Twitter: Business Insider on Snapchat: Business Insider on TikTok: Why Pantone Colors Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider 2j9gmG7cTHp M7ZcPpR6wCE VY2qvPZf02W 7y2tLHua3vR VsHHVq27h40
Pantone has been the industry-standard color language for 60 years. Its tools ensure that color looks the same, no matter where in the world it’s printed. If you design or print physical products, there’s no escaping Pantone. But its products are expensive; some cost over $1,000. Now, designers frustrated with Pantone’s level of control are asking if there’s a better way. So, why are Pantone colors so expensive? And after decades, can anything replace them? 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Pantone is everywhere 02:00 - Pantone’s rise 04:20 - The secret behind the system 06:28 - Proprietary 07:50 - Printing with Pantone 08:38 - Mixing ink 01:12 - CMYK vs Pantone 11:34 - Adobe and Pantone split 13:20 - Why Pantone colors are so expensive 17:00 - Shared language 20:00 - Importance of consistent color 22:28 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #paint #colors #businessinsider #soexpensive MORE VIDEOS: How Truck Drivers In India Navigate One Of The Most Dangerous Roads In The World | Risky Business Why Adults Are Spending Billions On Toys For Themselves | Big Business | Business Insider You're Being Lied To About 5G | Truth Complex | Business Insider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Business Insider on Facebook: Business Insider on Instagram: Business Insider on Twitter: Business Insider on Snapchat: Business Insider on TikTok: Why Pantone Colors Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider 2j9gmG7cTHp M7ZcPpR6wCE VY2qvPZf02W 7y2tLHua3vR VsHHVq27h40