Pantone color library is primarily used for what purpose?

• A. Color matching in printing
• B. Video color grading
• C. 3D modeling
• D. Image editing

Answer: (A)

Pantone's color library exists to provide precise, standardized color references for printing, so colors reproduce consistently across printers, inks, and substrates. Designers pick a Pantone color to specify exactly which ink should be used, and printers mix spot inks to match that swatch on various jobs. This ensures brand colors stay the same from one print run to the next and across different materials. While Pantone colors can serve as references in digital workflows, their primary role is color matching in printing, not video color grading, 3D modeling, or general image editing, which rely on different color pipelines and representations.