This guide will walk you through the official and alternative ways to so you can get back to designing with color precision. Why are Pantone Colors Missing in Illustrator?
How to Download and Install Pantone Colors for Adobe Illustrator
Ensure you are downloading from a reputable source. Load into Illustrator: Open the Swatches Panel .
Copy these .acb files into the same folder path of your current Illustrator version.
You will need to create a Pantone account. While there is a free version for basic color searching, downloading and applying swatches to your Illustrator document usually requires a paid premium subscription. Method 2: Importing Legacy .ACB Files (The Workaround)
The primary method supported by both Adobe and Pantone is the .
Go to the Adobe Exchange marketplace and search for "Pantone Connect."
Many designers share or sell custom-made Pantone palettes in .ase format.
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator [Version]\Presets\[Language]\Swatches\Color Books