: Digital artwork design working in RGB or CMYK (or pantone) for printing? I am running into a lot of problem on Design my artwork in photoshop in RGB. Then convert to CMYK in PDF format. Then

@Si6392903

When working with CMYK form the beginning in Photoshop does not always allow you to work with some specific techniques and blend modes the same way. If you are doing something more simplistic that does not have a lot of lighting effects for example this will be fine. Also RGB has a larger color range than CMYK and when you convert your colors will become desaturated.

You should run print test for yourself before sending the to the printer, you should also ask them what type of printers and inks they are using. I've personally experienced that sometimes printing from RGB creates more accurate bolder colors from EPSON printers for example.

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@Martha945

I usually start by working in CMYK mode if I intend to use the file for print.

As you have noticed screens can't replicate CMYK colours exactly but InDesign/Photoshop etc tries to emulate them. There is certainly going to be variations between what you see and what gets printed.

I suggest you spend a bit of resources getting a Pantone swatch book so you know what the colours will actually look like in print. If printing digitally you can always request a test print from the printers.

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