---
type: faq
title: "Why do my printed colors look different from my screen?"
description: "It comes down to how screens and printers make color. Screens mix red, green, and blue light (RGB), while presses mix cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/why-do-my-printed-colors-look-different-from-my-screen
tags: ["Marketing Materials", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Why do my printed colors look different from my screen?

It comes down to how screens and printers make color. Screens mix red, green, and blue light (RGB), while presses mix cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink

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