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RGB color in inDesign changes (washed out) after exporting it to PDF

  • March 10, 2013
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Hi,

I am new to InDesign and i have a hard time figuring out how could I export my InDesign file to PDF without affecting the color.

This is what I do.

1. I created a new document with Transparency Blend Space set to Document RGB

2. I created a box using the rectangle tool and filled it up with RGB color, R=126 G=12 B=110

3. The color in Indesign is just how i wanted it, however, the problem arises when i export the file now to PDF

4. Instead of the color i wanted, the color was changed to a lighter color, or washed out.

5. THis happens even in text have the same RGB setting.

How could I export it to PDF with the same color, without being washed out?

I really appreciate your help on this. Thanks.

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Peter Spier
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Peter SpierCommunity Expert
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March 10, 2013

What settings did you use to export the PDF? Is your monitor calibrated and profiled (so that you actually know the real appearance of that color)? IS the washout happening on screen, or when you print the PDF?

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March 10, 2013

I exported it under Adobe PDF Preset "High Quality Print", and no colour conversion under output. The washout is happening on screen, i have not tried printing yet. THis document would mostly be seen in the monitor and rarely to be printed.

By the way, in the same document, i placed a logo created in Illustrator with RGB settings and it appears okay in monitor (not washed out). What could be causing this? is this because of the gamut warning?

Peter Spier
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Peter SpierCommunity Expert
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March 10, 2013

It's most likely a difference between the color settings in ID and Acrobat (are you viewing in Acrobat, or something else?), but it could be a problem in how you made the color, especally if you get an out-of-gamut warning. Describe how you creted the color in ID, please.

Which version of ID are you using and which Operating System?

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