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Color consistency

Definition


Throughout a print run, an ink's hue or saturation may shift slightly. Ink color can fluctuate for many reasons like print plate pressure or ink thickness. There is an acceptable range for variation, usually segmented into light, standard, and dark.

An ink's hue or saturation can fluctuate throughout a run for many reasons like print plate pressure or ink thickness. The acceptable range of variation is typically segmented into light, standard, and dark.