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type: faq
title: "Will my colors look different on metallic stock versus regular paper?"
description: "Yes, and that shift is the whole appeal. On metallic stock, ink sits over a reflective surface, so colors read brighter and change slightly as the viewing"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/will-my-colors-look-different-on-metallic-stock-versus-regular-paper
tags: ["Material", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# Will my colors look different on metallic stock versus regular paper?

Yes, and that shift is the whole appeal. On metallic stock, ink sits over a reflective surface, so colors read brighter and change slightly as the viewing

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

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