1 Exhibit 23 ACCOUNTANTS AND GRANT THORNTON (LOGO) MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS Grant Thornton LLP The US Member Firm of Grant Thornton International CONSENT OF GRANT THORNTON LLP We have issued our report dated May 2, 2001, accompanying the financial statements included in the Annual Report of Multi-Color Corporation on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2001. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in the Registration Statement of Multi-Color Corporation on Form S-8. /s/ Grant Thornton LLP Cincinnati, Ohio June 18, 2001