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Specific ink used in printing, distinct from four-color printing. Spot colors (Pantone, metallic or fluorescent inks) allow precision and intensity that are impossible to obtain with CMYK. They are counted in addition to the full color process when printed.
Use case: A brand logo was printed with a Pantone 871 direct tone (metallic gold), ensuring a luxurious look that is impossible to reproduce in full color.
