Using PMS in Illustrator

I'm trying to create a swatch in Illustrator with our company's colors. I already succeedid in creating a palet with the RGB and CMYK colors, but I also want to do this with the PMS colors.
However, I can't seem to find the correct color book in which to locate the correct PMS color.
I only have the number of the PMS color, I don't know which color book to choose?

For PMS 7426C, you most likely want PANTONE solid coated.
If you wnat to spec for uncoated paper then 7426U, and choose the uncoated book.
The others colors are pastels, metallic and process.

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On behalf of Adobe Systems Incorporated ...
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