Pantone to CMYK and RGB: reference values
Why Pantone-to-CMYK and RGB values are only approximations, how to use this historic reference safely, and how to specify a colour for real print.
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Colour management
Practical, considered guidance for real print work.
Converting RGB to CMYK
A current, profile-aware workflow for preparing RGB photography and artwork for commercial print.
Read guideDensitometer
A practical introduction to using densitometers to control ink density, tone value increase and trapping on press.
Read guideHalftones and line screens
How printed dots create continuous-looking tone, what LPI means, and how to choose enough image resolution for the final printing process.
Read guideHow CMYK printing works
How cyan, magenta, yellow and black inks create a printed image—and why paper, screening, profiles and total ink coverage all matter.
Read guidePhotoshop colour management for print
A practical Photoshop workflow for preparing images for print: profiles, soft proofing, gamut checks, retouching, sharpening and final export.
Read guideRGB vs CMYK: what changes for print
The practical difference between RGB light and CMYK ink, why colours shift, and how to choose the right workflow for a print job.
Read guideRich black vs plain black
When to use 100K, when a rich black helps, and how to avoid registration, trapping and total-ink-coverage problems in print.
Read guideWhat is Pantone / PMS?
A practical guide to Pantone Matching System colours, spot inks, CMYK simulations and choosing the right guide for print.
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