PDF Export from the same AI file is different (Color) after Update

Question

I just recognized that there is a color difference in a PDF File after I exported it from Illustrator.

PDF from previous AI version: 0071-03-old.pdf

PDF new AI Version: 0071-03-new.pdf

AI File: 0071.ai

If you switch quickly between the files you notice that the second one is slightly darker.

I use the exactly same template (Profiles/Settings) for export – just open the AI and export it the same way.

How could this be? The only thing that changed, is that I recently updated Illustrator (current Version 22.0.1)

Thankful for every help, Temo

Bill Silbert · Accepted Answer

Check that your Color Settings (Edit Menu>Color Settings) from your previous version of Illustrator (hopefully you still have it on your computer and can open it to check) match the color settings for the new version exactly.

temos45663775 · Answer

That was it! Illustrator changed the preset to «Europe...» after the update. As soon as I reselected my custom preset everything worked as expected again.

Thank you Bill (and Monika as well – für die Nachtlektüre )

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