---
type: help
title: "Why does my printed order have a different color than the online proof?"
description: "Screens and printed paper create color in completely different ways, so an online proof will rarely match your final print exactly. On screen On paper RGB"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/help/proofs/why-does-my-printed-order-have-a-different-color-than-the-online-proof
tags: ["Files & Artwork", "help"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Why does my printed order have a different color than the online proof?

Screens and printed paper create color in completely different ways, so an online proof will rarely match your final print exactly. On screen On paper RGB

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