PANTONE CVC vs C

[jordyap]

Hello, what is the difference between pantone CVC and C?
I have recieved an illustrator file with a 1905CVC pantone, if i change this pantone for 1905C the color on my monitor changes so much.
Also i searched these pantones in my spot colors libraries (Illustrator CS5) and I didn't find it.

Thank you

[fred.t@bodoni.co.uk]

Hi Jordy,

Apparently that is a reference from a very old formula guide and shouldn't be used.

The formula for the ink probably hasn't changed, but each revision is generally printed on a different substrate, thus giving a different colour.

Best Regards,


Fred.

[lee.b@bodoni.co.uk]

Also, make sure that you are actually viewing the spot colour, not the CMYK breakdown of that colour.

You might find the original colour was never supplied as a spot, but as a CMYK breakdown which would explain the difference as well.

From the swatches palette, open the 'Spot Colour Options' window and select Lab.

Screenshot attached

Lee Badham
Bodoni Systems Ltd