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June 29, 2021
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Open an Illustrator File whith same set up

  • June 29, 2021
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Hello, 

A designer sent me an Illustrator file and when I open it, I don't have the same colours as she does. It is similar but not the same RGB, HSL. 

I don't know how to change that. 

 

Thank you

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Correct answer Ton Frederiks

I would go for one of the general presets for Europe or US if you are unsure.

Turn on the Color Management Policies checkboxes to get warnings and suggestions for a solution when mismatches are happening.

You can also ask the designer what profile was used.

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Ton Frederiks
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 30, 2021

Your Color Settings are set to Colomatch RGB as working space, can be good for images but probably not used by the designe who sent you the file.

Is there a reason your Color Management Policies are Off for RGB and CMYK?

 

Participating Frequently
June 30, 2021

No there is no special reason. I just tried different things to resolve my problem.. 

Which parameters would you recommend?

Ton Frederiks
Community Expert
Ton FrederiksCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
June 30, 2021

I would go for one of the general presets for Europe or US if you are unsure.

Turn on the Color Management Policies checkboxes to get warnings and suggestions for a solution when mismatches are happening.

You can also ask the designer what profile was used.

Ton Frederiks
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 29, 2021

I would first turn on the warning checkboxes about profiles in your Edit > Color Settings.

They will alert you about color profiles that are different from yours and suggest solutions.

Participating Frequently
June 29, 2021

That's what she has (Screenshot 1)  and what I have (Screenshot 2)

  

Participating Frequently
June 29, 2021

Sorry, here it is: 

Met1
Legend
June 29, 2021

It's definately an AI file and not pdf?

Participating Frequently
June 29, 2021

Yes it is AI file.