---
type: faq
title: "What is the best color profile for printing business cards?"
description: "Your color profile tells the press how ink behaves on a given paper, so matching it to your stock is what keeps screen colors close to the printed result."
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/business-cards/what-is-the-best-color-profile-for-printing-business-cards
tags: ["Business Stationery", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What is the best color profile for printing business cards?

Your color profile tells the press how ink behaves on a given paper, so matching it to your stock is what keeps screen colors close to the printed result.

Part of the **Business Stationery** hub. See [all faq concepts](index.md).

- Page type: faq
- Hub: Business Stationery
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/business-cards/what-is-the-best-color-profile-for-printing-business-cards