: How to tell if color is process or spot in adobe illustrator? How can I tell if a color is a process or spot color in adobe illustrator? How can I tell if a color is a process or spot

@Sue6373160

I would do (Window > Separations Preview).

I've had spot colors used, and when I look at the color panel it appears like a 4cp, but is actually a PMS color. When I used Separations Preview, it showed what really was a PMS color.

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@Cooney243

There is an easier way. Even in "rainbow of gradients" mode. Just look at the swatch thumbnail.

in this example you can see non-global process, global process, and spot just by the indicator in the bottom right.

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@Nimeshi706

Select an object.. look at the Color Panel.

Spot.....



CMYK .....



Alternatively, you can open the Separations Preview Panel (Window > Separations Preview) and toggle visibility icons (the little eyeballs) to show and hide specific color types.

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