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<\/a>\nRGB Black | R\/0 G\/0 B\/0 : This black represents zero RGB light\u2015and therefore \u2018black\u2019. For more information on the properties of the RGB additive color model, visit this WikiPedia Article.
\nWhen to use: For all on-screen, web and online PDF use. Variations are sometimes used (for example R\/5 G\/5 B\/5), but differing end-user screens makes this practice futile unless a major shift of color is required; and therefore, the color black would be subjective.<\/p>\n
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When to use: This is the default PhotoShop\u00ae Black. The total ink coverage exceeds the TIC limit of 260-320% (depending on paper stock and printing process), although the total ink coverage can be automatically amended with GCR (Grey Component Replacement) and UCR (Under Color Removal) at the printers.<\/p>\n When to use: There are plenty of variants in this colour mix. This is a very general, rich black that doesn\u2019t exceed a 200% TAC (Total Ink Coverage) limit.<\/p>\n When to use: Generally, this color is only to be used for registration marks on documents to be sent to the printers. The only exception to this is if a file containing registration black is to be digitally printed (at home or professionally) as toner is used, not wet-ink.<\/p>\n When to use: Looking very \u2018washed-out\u2019, this black is best used just for small text in magazines and books, and in particular, newsprint where TAC limits are are set to very low tolerance\u2019s.<\/p>\n When to use: Probably the most commonly type of black used. Many designers have their favourite mix\u2015and for different papers and printers. This is a very general, rich and punchy black that will suit almost any application.<\/p>\n When to use: Being one of the \u2018four CMYK colors\u2018, this black is ideally suited to printing text, whereby correct registration is not an issue.<\/p>\n When to use: Normally, this type of black is used when a very cold-feeling shine\/glaze is required. For example, it would be appropriate on posters containing large areas of black, whereby the purpose is to advise elderly people on an impending flu-epidemic. The bluish-tone would add an almost-subliminal dimension to the design.<\/p>\n When to use: Normally, this type of black can be used when a very warm\/earthy feeling shine\/glaze is required in a design. For example, this could be used on a \u2018Global Warming\u2019 advertisement, etc.<\/p>\n When to use: This type of color would be great if used on a brochure for a jewellery company, etc.<\/p>\n When to use: Ideally, this is used for example, on business cards and letterheads, whereby only a certain amount of spot colors are used instead of the expense of CMYK. Another great use is in Duo-tone images.<\/p>\n When to use: It would be pretty pointless using this black on its own, as it has been developed to be used within the Hexachrome\u00ae color range (a set of six colors that produce vivid, bright prints).<\/p>\n When to use: This range of blacks really start to depart from the standard perception of a \u2018standard black\u2019. The color-tints in the range are quite prominent, mimicking in many ways cool, rich and ruby black, etc, but in a single spot-color. Use instead of a similar CMKY black to save money or printing costs.<\/p>\n When to use: If you want a very eye-catching design\u2015and have a larger printing budget (printing costs are often about +40% of typical CMYK), the Metal FX\u00ae printing process may be a great option, but complicated file setups are required\u2015and printers offering this option are few and far between.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nPhotoShop\u00ae Black | C86 M85 Y79 K100 : This type of black is roughly comprised by the preceding color combination, but can vary slightly between document profiles and PS version number (some versions produce black at around (90%).<\/p>\nneutral-rich-black<\/h2>\n
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\nNeutral Rich Black (also known as Rich Black) | C40 M30 Y30 K100 : This type of black is roughly comprised by the preceding color combination, but varies between designers\u2019 personal preference.<\/p>\nregistration-black-color<\/h2>\n
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\nRegistration Black | C100 M100 Y100 K100 : This mix is comprised of the maximum amount of cyan, magenta, yellow and black.<\/p>\nflat-black-color<\/h2>\n
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\nFlat Black | C0 M0 Y0 K100 : This black is just made up of 100% of the black channel, with no other ink in the mix. Also known as Standard black.<\/p>\ndesigner-black-image<\/h2>\n
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\nDesigner Black | C70 M50 Y30 K100 : This black is just made up to a TAC equating to 250%<\/p>\npantone-process-black<\/h2>\n
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\nPantone\u00ae Process Black | Spot-Color\/\u2019K100\u2032 : This black is available as Pantone\u00ae Process Black C (coated), U, (Uncoated) and M (Matt).<\/p>\ncool-black-cmyk<\/h2>\n
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\nCool Black (also known as Black Bump) | C50 M0 Y0 K100 : This is the general-mix, but this black can also be comprised [typically] of between 20%-80% cyan.<\/p>\ngolden-black-color<\/h2>\n
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\nGolden Black | C0 M0 Y60 K100 : This is the general-mix, but this black can also be comprised [typically] of between 20%-80% yellow.<\/p>\nwarm-black-color<\/h2>\n
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\nWarm Black | C0 M60 Y0 K100 : This is the general-mix, but this black can also be comprised [typically] of between 20%-80% magenta.<\/p>\npantone-black-image<\/h2>\n
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\nPantone\u00ae Black | Spot-Color : This black is available as Pantone\u00ae Black C (coated), U, (Uncoated) and M (Matt).<\/p>\npantone-hexachrome-black<\/h2>\n
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\nPantone\u00ae Hexachrome\u00ae Black | Part of the CMYKOG process range (cyan, magenta, yellow, black, orange & green), : This black is available as Pantone\u00ae Black C (coated), U, (Uncoated) and M (Matt).<\/p>\npantone-2-3-4-5-6-7-black<\/h2>\n
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\nPantone\u00ae Black 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (range) | Spot-Colors : These blacks are available as Pantone\u00ae Black C (coated), U, (Uncoated) and M (Matt).<\/p>\nmetal-fx-black<\/h2>\n
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\nMetal FX\u00ae Black | [Specialty] Spot-Color : This black is part of a set of metallic-colors that are special color inks printed onto a pre-printed metallic base.<\/p>\ntrumatch-toyo-ficaltone<\/h2>\n