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What's the Difference Between RGB and CMYK?

What's the Difference between RGB and CMYK?

We accept RGB and CMYK color modes, but we print in 4-color (CMYK) GRACol. We highly recommend start your project in CMYK or that your art files be submitted in CMYK for best printing results. Files submitted in RGB will have to be converted in-house to CMYK, and the color difference can be quite dramatic, especially for bright colors. 

RGB color mode

RGB stands for red, green and blue. RGB colors can appear dull or faded when printed. RGB is best for computer monitors, devices, cameras and light-based technology is not ideal for printing. 

CMYK color mode

CMYK stands for cyan, magenta, yellow and black (also called "key"). CMYK is the industry standard for professionally printed materials and produce truer, more accurate color matching. 

 

 

 

You can find all of our artwork guidelines here: https://www.avery.com/custom-printing/resources/artwork-guidelines

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