Question
Should I submit my business card design in RGB or CMYK?
Answer
Submit print files in CMYK color mode. Presses print with cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks, so a CMYK file previews colors the way they will actually reproduce.
- Set your document to CMYK before you start designing, not just at export.
- RGB and Pantone colors are converted to CMYK during processing, which can shift bright blues, greens, and neons.
- Choose or check critical brand colors in CMYK values so there are no surprises.
Designing in CMYK from the beginning keeps what you see on screen close to what comes off the press.
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