The guide, which replaces the Ultimate Survival Kit Euro standard, is designed to be more in line with latest print and publishing workflows.

Pantone has also redesigned its four-colour process guide Set Euro. It now features coated and uncoated versions, and can determine how solid colours will print when specified in CMYK .

Europe vice president Helmut Eifert said: "Essentials includes all the tools designers need to evaluate colour choices."

Meanwhile, UK distributors Cherlyn now  supplies  Pantone's new metallic and pastel colour guides.

Cherlyn managing director Lincoln Swann said: "This has been a busy year for Pantone and Cherlyn, as Pantone redefines its product offer in response to demands from colour-conscious customers."