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CMYK vs RGB for Print
BOXOX • PRINTING & PACKAGING
CMYK vs RGB
RGB is designed for screens. CMYK is the standard colour model for most commercial four-colour printing.
PRACTICAL GUIDE
What to know before you specify it.
Converting bright RGB artwork to CMYK can reduce saturation because print has a smaller colour gamut than a screen. Convert and review artwork before approval, and use spot colours or physical references where exact brand colour control is important.
USE IT IN A REAL JOB
A guide is not a substitute for the production specification.
The final choice depends on size, quantity, artwork, substrate, end use, finishing, budget and delivery timeline.