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How to Get Pantone Colors in Adobe InDesign

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to find and apply Pantone colors in your Adobe InDesign projects.

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Here’s a quick guide on how to get pantone colors in Adobe InDesign:

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  1. One way to get Pantone colors in Adobe InDesign is through your CC Libraries if a collaborator has shared Pantone color assets with you.
  2. Another way to access Pantone colors is through Plug-ins. Use 'Browse Plugins' to visit the Adobe Creative Cloud Marketplace, where you can search for and install Pantone plugins.
  3. Once redirected, browse for Pantone Connect and click 'Get' to install it, making it available for use in your Adobe applications.‍
  4. Return to your InDesign workspace and go to 'Window → Extensions.' From there, you will see Pantone colors available for use.

📌 Why this matters

Accessing Pantone colors ensures your designs maintain exact color matching across different media and printing processes. When you specify PMS 286 Blue, for example, it will look identical whether printed on business cards, billboards, or fabric.

This precision becomes crucial when working with brand guidelines or client requirements that demand specific color standards. Using actual Pantone references instead of RGB approximations eliminates the guesswork and potential costly reprints that occur when colors don't match expectations in final production.

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