How do I make sure the colors on my engagement party prints match my party decor?

Screens and printed ink render color differently, so a shade that looks perfect on your monitor can shift slightly in print. A little preparation keeps your prints in step with your decor.

• Order paper samples first: see how your colors read on different stocks under real lighting before you commit.
• Design in CMYK: work in the print color space rather than RGB so what you see is closer to what you get.
• Note the finish: matte softens and mutes color, while gloss makes it brighter and more saturated.
• Match to a physical swatch: compare against your actual decor, napkins, or flowers, not just an on screen photo.

When an exact match matters, a printed sample is always the safest reference.