{"id":3961,"date":"2026-08-05T18:06:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T17:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3961"},"modified":"2026-08-05T18:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T17:06:08","slug":"julias-print-clinic-rgb-vs-cmyk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/08\/05\/julias-print-clinic-rgb-vs-cmyk\/","title":{"rendered":"Julia\u2019s Print Clinic: RGB vs CMYK"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3961\" class=\"elementor elementor-3961\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5790f16 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5790f16\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 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class=\"gw-colour-clinic\">\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container\">\r\n    <p class=\"gw-eyebrow\">Julia\u2019s Print Clinic<\/p>\r\n    <h1>Why Do My Colours Look Different?<\/h1>\r\n    <p class=\"gw-subtitle\">RGB, CMYK &amp; Better Colour in Print<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p class=\"gw-lead\">\r\n      I check and correct thousands of artwork files every year before they reach the Graphic Warehouse production team. One of the most common questions I hear is: \u201cWhy does the colour on my printed job look different from the colour on my screen?\u201d\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      It can feel frustrating, especially when the artwork looked bright, punchy and exactly right on your monitor.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      The reassuring answer is that a colour difference does not automatically mean anything has gone wrong. Screens and printers create colour in completely different ways, and the material, ink, colour profile, lighting and screen settings can all influence the result.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"gw-callout\">\r\n      <strong>The aim is not to make colour complicated.<\/strong> It is to help you understand what to expect and know when to ask us for advice.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container\">\r\n    <div class=\"gw-card gw-meet\">\r\n      <p class=\"gw-eyebrow\">Meet Julia<\/p>\r\n      <h2>Your Artwork Advice Expert<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\r\n        class=\"gw-profile\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/julia-profile-colour-clinic.png\"\r\n        alt=\"Illustrated portrait of Julia wearing a Graphic Warehouse hoodie\"\r\n        width=\"552\"\r\n        height=\"552\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\">\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        I am part of the Graphic Warehouse Customer Service team, and a big part of my role is checking artwork before it moves into production.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        Across a year, that means looking at thousands of files containing photographs, brand colours, logos, gradients, spot colours, black backgrounds and everything in between.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <blockquote class=\"gw-quote\">\r\n        \u201cColour issues are some of the most common questions I see. A few simple checks can make the result far more predictable.\u201d\r\n      <\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        Julia\u2019s Print Clinic turns the questions we answer every day into practical guides for trade printers, sign makers, commercial printers, copy shops, designers and print resellers.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container\">\r\n    <div class=\"gw-card gw-card-dark\">\r\n      <p class=\"gw-eyebrow\">Today\u2019s Print Clinic<\/p>\r\n      <h2>Screen Colour vs Printed Colour<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p><strong>A screen produces colour with light. A printer produces colour with ink.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        Your monitor shines light directly towards your eyes. Printed material reflects the light around it. That difference means the same colour values cannot always create the same visual result.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        A bright blue on a backlit screen may look less luminous when printed. A neon green may have to be mapped to a more printable green. A deep black may need a different setup depending on whether it is small text or a large background.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container\">\r\n    <h2>RGB vs CMYK<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      <span class=\"gw-colour-label gw-rgb\">RGB \u00b7 LIGHT<\/span>\r\n      <span class=\"gw-colour-label gw-cmyk\">CMYK \u00b7 INK<\/span>\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"gw-figure\">\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/02-rgb-vs-cmyk.png\"\r\n        alt=\"Comparison of the RGB light colour model and CMYK ink colour model\"\r\n        width=\"1600\"\r\n        height=\"1000\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\">\r\n      <figcaption>Screens create colour with red, green and blue light. Printing uses process inks.<\/figcaption>\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n    <h3>What Is RGB?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      RGB stands for Red, Green and Blue. It is an additive colour model that creates colour by combining different amounts of coloured light.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>RGB is used by monitors, phones, tablets, televisions, cameras and digital signage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Because light is being emitted directly from the screen, RGB can display some very bright and luminous blues, greens, oranges and pinks.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>What Is CMYK?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key, meaning black. It is a subtractive colour model used for process printing.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      The printed result is affected by the printer, inks, profile, material, surface finish and surrounding light. This is why identical CMYK values may not look identical on every material or output system.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container\">\r\n    <h2>Why Bright Colours Can Change<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Many RGB colour spaces contain colours that fall outside the reproducible range of a specific CMYK print condition. These colours are often described as <strong>out of gamut<\/strong>.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      During a managed conversion, an out-of-gamut colour is mapped to a colour that the output system can reproduce.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"gw-figure\">\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/03-why-bright-colours-change.png\"\r\n        alt=\"Simplified illustration showing bright RGB colours outside a smaller printable CMYK range\"\r\n        width=\"1600\"\r\n        height=\"1000\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\">\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n    <p>The result may be less luminous, less saturated, slightly darker or a little warmer or cooler.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"gw-figure\">\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/04-screen-vs-print-colour.png\"\r\n        alt=\"Bright screen colours compared with less luminous printable colour examples\"\r\n        width=\"1600\"\r\n        height=\"1000\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\">\r\n      <figcaption>Illustrative examples only: the actual result depends on the output profile, printer, inks and material.<\/figcaption>\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"gw-callout\">\r\n      Think of colour conversion as translation. The aim is to find the closest useful printable interpretation, but not every screen colour has an exact ink-based equivalent.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container\">\r\n    <h2>What Happens When an RGB File Is Uploaded?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Graphic Warehouse\u2019s online preflight system checks whether your artwork contains RGB, CMYK or spot colours.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      That warning is useful because it lets you know what colour information is present before the job moves into production.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <ul class=\"gw-list\">\r\n      <li>Understand which colour spaces are present.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Keep the original editable artwork.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Avoid repeatedly converting backwards and forwards.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Use the agreed output workflow.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Speak to the team when a particular brand colour is critical.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Learn more about Graphic Warehouse\u2019s\r\n      <a class=\"gw-inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/how-it-works.html\">\r\n        online preflight and artwork workflow\r\n      <\/a>.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container\">\r\n    <h2>What Is a Colour Profile?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      A colour value on its own is only a set of numbers. A colour profile gives those numbers context and describes how a device or colour space represents colour.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"gw-figure\">\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/05-colour-profile-workflow.png\"\r\n        alt=\"Colour-management workflow showing source profile, conversion, output profile and printed result\"\r\n        width=\"1600\"\r\n        height=\"1000\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\">\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Profiles help colour-management software translate between a camera, RGB working space, design application, proofing display and printer-and-material combination.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"gw-warning\">\r\n      <strong>Avoid randomly assigning, deleting or changing profiles.<\/strong> If you are unsure which profile or conversion route to use, ask the production team rather than guessing.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container\">\r\n    <h2>Can I Trust What I See on My Monitor?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>Your monitor is useful, but it is not automatically an accurate physical proof.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Two people can open the same file and see noticeably different colour because their screens have different brightness, contrast, white point, colour settings, calibration and viewing conditions.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"gw-figure\">\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/09-monitor-brightness.png\"\r\n        alt=\"The same artwork displayed on monitors with different brightness settings\"\r\n        width=\"1600\"\r\n        height=\"1000\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\">\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n    <ul class=\"gw-list\">\r\n      <li>Avoid setting the display excessively bright.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Use a calibrated monitor where possible.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Work in consistent lighting.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Use colour-managed applications.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Remember that a screen emits light while a print reflects it.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container\">\r\n    <h2>The Material Changes the Result<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      The same artwork can look different on different materials because the colour you see is affected by the surface underneath the ink.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"gw-figure\">\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/07-material-changes-colour.png\"\r\n        alt=\"The same orange colour shown on matte board, gloss vinyl, fabric and backlit film\"\r\n        width=\"1600\"\r\n        height=\"1000\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\">\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n    <ul class=\"gw-list\">\r\n      <li>Whiteness can make colour appear warmer or cooler.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Gloss changes reflection and apparent depth.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Fabric and textured surfaces scatter light.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Transparent materials interact with the background.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Backlit graphics change when illuminated.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      When colour consistency across several materials is important, tell us before production so the job can be assessed as a coordinated project.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container\">\r\n    <h2>Black Is Not Always Just Black<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"gw-figure\">\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06-black-isnt-always-black.png\"\r\n        alt=\"Comparison of 100% K black for small text and rich black for large solid areas\"\r\n        width=\"1600\"\r\n        height=\"1000\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\">\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n    <h3>100% K Black<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      A black using only the black channel is commonly written as C0 M0 Y0 K100. It is usually the safer approach for small black text, fine lines, barcodes and detailed black artwork.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Rich Black<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      A rich black combines black with percentages of other process colours and can create a visually deeper result for large backgrounds and broad solid areas.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"gw-warning\">\r\n      <strong>There is no single universal rich-black recipe.<\/strong> The best build depends on the printer, ink set, material, profile and total ink limit. Ask the Graphic Warehouse team for the preferred values for your selected product.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Keep Your Blacks Consistent<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Avoid mixing several black builds in the same design unless the difference is intentional. Check photographs, logos, vector shapes and backgrounds before exporting the PDF.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container\">\r\n    <h2>Pantone and Spot Colours<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      A spot colour is traditionally produced using a premixed ink. Pantone references are commonly used to communicate a target colour.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      In digital large-format printing, a spot-colour reference may be reproduced using process inks and the printer\u2019s colour profile rather than a separate premixed ink.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"gw-figure\">\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/08-pantone-vs-cmyk.png\"\r\n        alt=\"Comparison of a Pantone spot-colour reference and digital CMYK reproduction\"\r\n        width=\"1600\"\r\n        height=\"1000\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\">\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n    <ul class=\"gw-list\">\r\n      <li>Provide the correct Pantone reference.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Explain where the colour appears and why it matters.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Do not choose the reference using only an uncalibrated screen.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Ask whether a printed sample is appropriate.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Approve the expected result before the full production run.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container\">\r\n    <h2>Proofs and Samples<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Why an Office Printer Is Not a Reliable Colour Proof<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      A desktop print is useful for checking spelling, page order, rough layout and whether elements are missing. It is not a reliable proof of a large-format colour result.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Office printers use different inks, profiles, papers and automatic adjustments from the final production process.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>What an Online Proof Can Tell You<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      An online proof is excellent for checking artwork, size, orientation, bleed, cutlines, drill holes, positioning and preflight warnings.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      A PDF viewed on a screen cannot guarantee the exact physical appearance of printed colour.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>When to Consider a Printed Sample<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <ul class=\"gw-list\">\r\n      <li>The colour is part of a strict brand identity.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Several materials must coordinate.<\/li>\r\n      <li>A large quantity is being produced.<\/li>\r\n      <li>The design contains difficult bright colours.<\/li>\r\n      <li>A previous job must be matched.<\/li>\r\n      <li>The client will reject noticeable variation.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      A sample takes additional time, but it can prevent a much more expensive disagreement later.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container\">\r\n    <h2>A More Predictable Colour Workflow<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"gw-figure\">\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/13-colour-workflow.png\"\r\n        alt=\"Five-step colour workflow from creating and checking artwork to proofing and approval\"\r\n        width=\"1600\"\r\n        height=\"900\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\">\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container\">\r\n    <h2>Common Colour Mistakes<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"gw-figure\">\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/10-common-colour-mistakes.png\"\r\n        alt=\"Common artwork colour mistakes including RGB-only design, mixed blacks and trusting a bright monitor\"\r\n        width=\"1600\"\r\n        height=\"1000\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\">\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Designing Only for the Screen<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Artwork uses very bright RGB colours without checking how they will translate to print.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Removing or Ignoring Profiles<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Colour values are left without useful context, or a profile is changed without understanding the effect.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Mixing Several Black Builds<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Different elements that should match use different combinations of CMYK.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Using Rich Black for Small Text<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Fine detail uses several inks when a simpler black build would be safer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Trusting a Very Bright Monitor<\/h3>\r\n    <p>The display makes the artwork appear more luminous than the physical print.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Skipping a Sample for Brand-Critical Work<\/h3>\r\n    <p>A large run is approved without physically checking a colour that the client considers essential.<\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container\">\r\n    <div class=\"gw-card\">\r\n      <p class=\"gw-eyebrow\">Before You Approve<\/p>\r\n      <h2>Julia\u2019s Final Colour Checklist<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <figure class=\"gw-figure\">\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\r\n          src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/11-final-colour-checklist.png\"\r\n          alt=\"Julia\u2019s preflight checklist for RGB, CMYK, profiles, black values, materials and colour-critical samples\"\r\n          width=\"1600\"\r\n          height=\"1000\"\r\n          loading=\"lazy\">\r\n      <\/figure>\r\n\r\n      <ul class=\"gw-list\">\r\n        <li>Understand whether the file contains RGB, CMYK or spot colours.<\/li>\r\n        <li>Review very bright RGB colours.<\/li>\r\n        <li>Keep the original editable artwork.<\/li>\r\n        <li>Avoid repeated colour-mode conversions.<\/li>\r\n        <li>Understand the intended profile and workflow.<\/li>\r\n        <li>Use an appropriate simple black for small text and detail.<\/li>\r\n        <li>Use the production team\u2019s preferred rich black for large areas.<\/li>\r\n        <li>Keep black values consistent.<\/li>\r\n        <li>Consider the selected material and finish.<\/li>\r\n        <li>Discuss a physical sample where colour is critical.<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container\">\r\n    <div class=\"gw-pro-tip\">\r\n      <p class=\"gw-eyebrow\">Julia\u2019s Pro Tip<\/p>\r\n      <h2>Treat the Screen as a Guide<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <blockquote>\r\n        \u201cIf a colour is important enough for your customer to reject, it is important enough to discuss before the full print run.\u201d\r\n      <\/blockquote>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"gw-figure\">\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/12-julias-colour-pro-tip.png\"\r\n        alt=\"Julia advising customers to treat the screen as a guide and discuss colour-critical work before printing\"\r\n        width=\"1600\"\r\n        height=\"900\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\">\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container\">\r\n    <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"gw-faq\">\r\n      <h3>Should all print artwork be converted to CMYK?<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Not automatically. The correct workflow depends on the file, output profile and production process. Graphic Warehouse preflight identifies RGB, CMYK and spot colours, so ask the team when you are unsure rather than applying a random conversion.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"gw-faq\">\r\n      <h3>Why does my blue look duller in print?<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Some bright RGB blues sit outside the printable range of a particular CMYK output condition and are mapped to a less luminous printable blue.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"gw-faq\">\r\n      <h3>What black should I use for small text?<\/h3>\r\n      <p>A black using only the black channel is generally safer for small text and fine lines. Ask the production team if the selected product has a special requirement.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"gw-faq\">\r\n      <h3>What rich-black formula should I use?<\/h3>\r\n      <p>There is no single formula that suits every large-format printer, ink set, material and profile. Ask Graphic Warehouse for the preferred rich-black build for the selected product.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"gw-faq\">\r\n      <h3>Can a Pantone colour be matched exactly?<\/h3>\r\n      <p>A Pantone reference is useful, but digital CMYK reproduction may simulate rather than use a separate premixed spot ink. Discuss a physical sample or colour-critical workflow where exact appearance matters.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"gw-faq\">\r\n      <h3>Is the online PDF proof colour accurate?<\/h3>\r\n      <p>An online proof is useful for content, layout, size, position and preflight warnings, but a screen cannot guarantee the exact physical printed colour.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"gw-faq\">\r\n      <h3>Why does the same artwork look different on vinyl and fabric?<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Materials have different whiteness, texture, gloss, opacity and light behaviour. These characteristics affect the colour that the viewer sees.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container\">\r\n    <div class=\"gw-cta\">\r\n      <p class=\"gw-eyebrow\">Need a Hand?<\/p>\r\n      <h2>Need Help Checking Your Colours?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        Unsure whether your file contains <strong>RGB<\/strong>, <strong>CMYK<\/strong>, <strong>spot colours<\/strong> or mixed black builds?\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        Send your artwork to Julia\u2019s team before placing the order, or use Graphic Warehouse\u2019s artwork setup service from <strong>\u00a315<\/strong>.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        We can help identify likely colour issues, explain preflight warnings and advise when a printed sample should be considered.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <a class=\"gw-button\" href=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/contact-us.html\">\r\n        ASK JULIA\u2019S TEAM\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <a class=\"gw-button gw-button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/graphicwarehouse.co.uk\/instant-quoting.html\">\r\n        GET AN INSTANT QUOTE\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container gw-next\">\r\n    <p class=\"gw-eyebrow\">Next Time in Julia\u2019s Print Clinic<\/p>\r\n    <h2>Why Does My Artwork Look Blurry?<\/h2>\r\n    <p>\r\n      Julia explains DPI, image resolution and scaling, with practical checks to stop photographs and logos becoming pixelated in large-format print.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"gw-container gw-tight\">\r\n    <p class=\"gw-small-note\">\r\n      Editorial note: confirm the preferred rich-black values, colour-profile workflow, physical sample service and \u00a315 artwork setup price with the production team before publication.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Should all print artwork be converted to CMYK?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Not automatically. 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