Colour Guide
What is RGB / CMYK / Pantone?
. 1. RGB (Red, Green, Blue):
- Purpose: Used for designing graphics on screens like computers or phones.
- How It Works: Colors are made by mixing red, green, and blue light.
- Example: Creating digital designs for stickers before they are printed.
2. CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black):
- Purpose: Used for printing on paper or stickers.
- How It Works: Colors are created by combining cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks.
- Example: Ensuring stickers have the right colors when printed on paper.
3. Pantone:
- Purpose: Used for precise color matching in printing.
- How It Works: Pantone provides standard colors with specific codes for consistency.
- Example: Matching the exact colors of a logo on stickers across different materials and printing methods.
Each of these systems ensures that stickers and packaging designs look just right whether they're on a screen or printed on paper.
Is there a Colour Variation Between the Print and on the Screen?
Yes, there can be differences in colors between what you see on a screen and what gets printed on paper. Screens use RGB colors (Red, Green, Blue light), while printers use CMYK colors (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black ink). RGB can show brighter and more vibrant colors than CMYK, which can sometimes appear duller in print. Factors like screen brightness, printer settings, and different color modes can affect how colors look, so it's important to manage these differences for accurate results.
If There is Some Gradient on the Design Would it Print Well on Stickers & Boxes?
Yes,
Gradients can print well on stickers and boxes, but it depends on how they are designed and the printing method used: Design Considerations: Smooth Transitions: Gradients that transition smoothly from one color to another can usually be printed well.
Color Consistency: Ensure the colors in the gradient are accurately represented in CMYK or Pantone colors for print.
Resolution: Use high-resolution images and designs to maintain clarity in gradients when printed.
Printing Method: Our Modern Printing digital printers can reproduce gradients with good accuracy and smoothness.
Material and Finish: The type of sticker or box material and its finish (glossy, matte) can affect how gradients appear when printed.
Testing and Proofing: Before full production, it's advisable to create a print proof to check how the gradients appear on the actual material. This ensures any adjustments can be made before mass production.
Overall, with careful design and appropriate printing methods, gradients can print well on stickers and boxes, adding visual depth and appeal to the design.
How to Setup our Design in RGB Or CMYK ?
It is Advised to Share the Design in CMYK Colour Mode for Getting More Accurate Colour Compared to the Screen.