---
type: faq
title: "When should I choose spot color over process color?"
description: "Reach for spot color when a project lives or dies on exact, repeatable color, and use CMYK when the design is full of colors or photographs. The number of"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/when-should-i-choose-spot-color-over-process-color
tags: ["Marketing Materials", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# When should I choose spot color over process color?

Reach for spot color when a project lives or dies on exact, repeatable color, and use CMYK when the design is full of colors or photographs. The number of

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