If you\u2019ve worked with colour in different industries, you\u2019ll know the language changes depending on the context:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both systems are powerful, but they are industry-specific<\/strong> and come with limits. CMYK can\u2019t reproduce all colours, which is why printed images often appear less vibrant than on screen. RGB, while offering a wider gamut, still doesn\u2019t cover the entire range of colours the human eye can perceive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In fashion and textiles<\/strong>, the most widely used standard has long been Pantone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since the 1960s, Pantone has served as the global language of colour<\/strong>. From designer studios to dye houses, everyone in the supply chain can point to a swatch number like 19-4052 Classic Blue<\/em> and know exactly what shade is being referenced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pantone\u2019s success comes from its ability to offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n But Pantone is not without its frustrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pantone has shaped fashion for decades, but is it enough for an industry that\u2019s becoming faster, more digital, and more global?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Several other systems exist, each designed with different principles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These systems are valuable in their fields, but none have matched Pantone\u2019s cross-industry dominance in fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Launched in 2017 in partnership with trend authority WGSN<\/strong>, Coloro takes a different approach. Instead of limiting itself to a swatch library, it is designed as a comprehensive, perceptual system<\/strong> mapping the entire colour space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pantone\u2019s strength lies in its heritage and trend leadership<\/strong>. It has shaped the language of colour in fashion for decades, and its \u201cColour of the Year\u201d campaigns continue to inspire designers and consumers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But as fashion accelerates and moves deeper into digital and sustainable practices, Pantone\u2019s limited range and analogue foundations<\/strong> may not be enough. Systems like Coloro, with their scientific rigour, digital flexibility, and near-infinite palette<\/strong>, represent a new way forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The real question is: will fashion embrace Coloro\u2019s innovation, or will Pantone\u2019s legacy keep it at the centre of the industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Colour Systems Across Industries If you\u2019ve worked with colour in different industries, you\u2019ll know the language changes depending on the context: Both systems are powerful, but they are industry-specific and come with limits. CMYK can\u2019t reproduce all colours, which is why printed images often appear less vibrant than on screen. RGB, while offering a wider […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[17,16,18],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/knknit.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/knknit.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/knknit.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/knknit.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/knknit.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=92"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/knknit.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":93,"href":"https:\/\/knknit.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92\/revisions\/93"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/knknit.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=92"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/knknit.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=92"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/knknit.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=92"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\n\n\nPantone: Fashion\u2019s Traditional Standard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Benefits of Pantone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Limitations of Pantone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nOther Colour Systems: Alternatives with Niche Roles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nEnter Coloro: Innovation for a Digital Age<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Coloro Works<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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065-67-36<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nAdvantages for Fashion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nComparing the Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
System<\/th> Origin & Use<\/th> Structure<\/th> Colour Range<\/th> Strengths<\/th> Limitations<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Pantone<\/strong><\/td> Founded 1963 (US). Global standard in fashion, textiles, graphics.<\/td> Physical swatches + digital libraries. Codes like 19-4052 Classic Blue<\/em>.<\/td> ~2,600 colours (Fashion, Home + Interiors).<\/td> Universal recognition, trend influence (Colour of the Year), cross-industry use.<\/td> Expensive, limited range, new shades trend-driven, analogue roots.<\/td><\/tr> Coloro<\/strong><\/td> Launched 2017 with WGSN for fashion\/textiles.<\/td> 7-digit code: Hue, Lightness, Chroma.<\/td> 1.6+ million (almost full human-visible).<\/td> Scientific, digital-native, precise, trend integration.<\/td> Adoption still limited, supply chain needs alignment, some colours unachievable in fabric (neons, metallics).<\/td><\/tr> Munsell<\/strong><\/td> Early 1900s by Albert H. Munsell (US). Used in science, education, art.<\/td> 3D tree: Hue, Value, Chroma.<\/td> Continuous, perception-based.<\/td> Scientific accuracy, visual clarity.<\/td> Rare in fashion, not a commercial standard.<\/td><\/tr> NCS<\/strong><\/td> Developed in Sweden, 1960s. Used in interiors, product design.<\/td> Perception-based: white, black, red, yellow, green, blue.<\/td> ~1,950 standard colours.<\/td> Strong in interiors & architecture.<\/td> Limited palette, little fashion adoption.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nTradition vs. Innovation: What\u2019s Next for Fashion?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n