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Why does my PMS color look different when it’s printed in CMYK process inks?

April 26, 2017CMYK color different inks look PMS printed process

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Why does my PMS color look different when it’s printed in CMYK process inks?

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PMS inks are mixed following a specific formula, but when a spot color is rendered using CMYK inks, the color is created differently to fit the change in printing process. Some PMS colors can be closely matched in CMYK, while others cannot.