PMS (Pantone Matching System®) and Test Print

PMS (Pantone Matching System®) and Test Print

For most of our non-backlit products, we offer Pantone (PMS) color matching if your brand requires specific colors to be reproduced as accurately as possible.

BACKLIT Graphics
Backlit displays work a little differently. Because the graphics are illuminated from behind, the appearance of a color changes significantly when the lights are turned on versus when they are off. A color that appears accurate under normal lighting conditions can look noticeably lighter, darker, or more saturated once the display is illuminated. Due to this, our production team cannot guarantee an exact Pantone match on backlit fabrics.

TEST PRINTs
For customers who would like to review how their artwork will reproduce before committing to full production, we also offer a Hard Proof (Test Print). A hard proof is a sample piece of the actual fabric used for your display, printed with selected portions of your artwork—such as logos, critical brand colors, gradients, or important imagery. This allows you to physically inspect the print quality, colors, and overall appearance before we move forward with producing the full-size graphic, helping to minimize surprises and ensure you're comfortable with the final output.


Gradients
Additionally, while we can provide swatches of individual Pantone colors for comparison, gradients and blended color transitions cannot be Pantone matched. Gradients are made up of multiple tones that shift gradually from one color to another, and the way light passes through backlit fabric affects each tone differently. Because of these variables, we are unable to guarantee or precisely match gradients of any kind, especially on illuminated displays.

Colored Swatches
To help you achieve the closest possible match, we offer a color swatch test print. This test print includes several variations of your requested Pantone color printed on the same backlit fabric used for your display. Once you receive the sample, simply place a flashlight or light source behind the fabric to simulate how the graphic will appear when illuminated, then select the swatch that best represents your brand colors.

To order any of these options visit our website and search for "Hard Proof (Test Print)" or “PMS”  in the search bar. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to our online chat or email us at sales@joydisplays.com for more information.

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