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type: help
title: "Why do colors in my proof look different from my original file?"
description: "Color differences on a proof usually trace back to the color values in your file rather than a printing error. If colors look faded or lighter than you exp"
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tags: ["Files & Artwork", "help"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Why do colors in my proof look different from my original file?

Color differences on a proof usually trace back to the color values in your file rather than a printing error. If colors look faded or lighter than you exp

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