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type: faq
title: "What color specification should I use for printing-CMYK or Spot color?"
description: "Both CMYK and spot color have a place, and the right choice depends on your artwork. CMYK is the standard for full-color printing, while spot colors are us"
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tags: ["Site-Wide", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What color specification should I use for printing-CMYK or Spot color?

Both CMYK and spot color have a place, and the right choice depends on your artwork. CMYK is the standard for full-color printing, while spot colors are us

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