What is up with my BLUE??

Posted on printdirtcheap Design Tips

Have you ever seen a blue on screen that just didn’t print like you thought it would? Be very careful when creating blues for print. The range of colors that can be reproduced in CMYK mode is considerably smaller than the RGB range of colors reproducible on a standard monitor, so when the file it rendered to CMYK for printing, the colors may shift and lose vividness.

Printing presses, desktop printers and monitors produce colors in different ways. Screens and presses are NOT made to match each other, even if they sometimes do. Monitors use the RGB (red, green, blue) color model, which usually supports a wider spectrum of colors. Printers use the CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) color model, which can reproduce most—but not all—of the colors in the RGB color model.

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Celebrating Love a Tree Day: Our Commitment to Eco-Friendly Printing 🌳

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This Thursday, May 16 is Love a Tree Day! 🌲 At PrintDirtCheap, we believe that celebrating trees goes hand-in-hand with promoting eco-friendly practices. As a printing company, we understand the importance of sustainability and are committed to making responsible choices that benefit the environment. Today, we want to share some ways we contribute to tree conservation and how you can join us in being eco-friendly.

1. FSC-Certified Paper: We are proud to print on 95% FSC-certified paper, sourced from responsibly managed forests. This certification ensures that the paper we use comes from forests that are managed in a way that preserves biodiversity and benefits local communities.

2. Digital Proofing: To reduce paper waste, we offer digital proofing options for our clients. This allows you to review and approve your print projects online before they go to print, saving both time and resources.

3. Energy-Efficient Operations: Our facilities are equipped with energy-efficient machinery and lighting to reduce our energy consumption. We continuously look for ways to improve our energy use and reduce our carbon footprint.

4. Reforestation Support: In addition to our eco-friendly practices, we support reforestation projects that plant trees and restore forests. We encourage our clients to consider supporting these initiatives as well.

5. Spread Awareness: Join us in spreading awareness about the importance of trees and eco-friendly practices. Share this blog post with your network and use the hashtag #LoveATreeDay to participate in the global conversation.

On Love a Tree Day, let’s celebrate the incredible role trees play in our lives and commit to making eco-friendly choices. At PrintDirtCheap, we’re dedicated to sustainable printing practices and appreciate your support in our mission to protect the environment. Together, we can make a difference for our planet. Happy Love a Tree Day! 🌳

May 16 – SAVE 10% ON ANY ONLINE ORDER w/coupon LOVETREE24 at checkout!

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