The most direct, up-to-date method supported by Pantone and Adobe is using the .

Before 2022, Pantone libraries were pre-installed in Illustrator. Today, if you open an older file containing PMS colors, you might see them replaced by black or magenta spots, or you might find the Pantone book libraries completely missing. Downloading these libraries is essential for:

Search for your required Pantone number to find its closest or RGB values. Step 2: Build the Swatch in Illustrator Open the Swatches Panel ( Window > Swatches ). Click the New Swatch icon (+) at the bottom of the panel.