---
type: faq
title: "Why does my logo look different on screen versus on paper?"
description: "Your logo looks different because a screen and a printer create color in opposite ways. Monitors emit red, green, and blue light (RGB), while printers laye"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/why-does-my-logo-look-different-on-screen-versus-on-paper
tags: ["Marketing Materials", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Why does my logo look different on screen versus on paper?

Your logo looks different because a screen and a printer create color in opposite ways. Monitors emit red, green, and blue light (RGB), while printers laye

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