Whats the difference between Spot and Process colors?
Spot colors are specifically chosen solid colors that are mixed to match the colors desired in a specific image. This means if the image has three colors in it, you mix three inks to create it (or choose three colors of vinyl). It is possible to use halftone effects to produce shading. We offer Pantone color samples for you to choose from., Each color has a specific name or code. Many of these include specific color mixing settings to assist printers and painters to replicate them. If you have access to a Pantone booklet and want to choose your color, we are happy to work with you to fulfill your needs. Process Colors use a set of solid colors to emulate a full color palate. The most common mix is Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black (CMYK). These are normally done with transparent inks and different halftone levels, combining them to create a variety of other colors. As you can see by this overlapping circle graphic, it is possible to use the basic three colors (CMY) to create a wide rang
