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title: "Should I use CMYK for a design that will be used both online and in print?"
description: "The cleanest approach is to keep two versions of the file, one tuned for each medium. Print wants CMYK so colors match the ink range, and web wants RGB so"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# Should I use CMYK for a design that will be used both online and in print?

The cleanest approach is to keep two versions of the file, one tuned for each medium. Print wants CMYK so colors match the ink range, and web wants RGB so

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