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The color monopoly

Planet Money

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The Color Monopoly Controversy: Freetone and the Quest for Color Freedom

This chapter delves into the fallout of Adobe's licensing deal with Pantone, which stripped users of access to their color palettes. It introduces Freetone, a free alternative created to address the monopoly, while examining the broader implications of monopolies in color standardization and their impact on the design industry.

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