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June 19, 2023
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RGB to CMYK turns colors grey

  • June 19, 2023
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Hi,

I downloaded an illustration from a paying website and it's in RGB

I wanted to use it in a CMYK file but when I copied it it turns grey.

If I try to convert the file to CMYK before copying, it turns grey.. 

Any idea why this happens? The colors aren't especially bright (it's a splash of chocolate)

I tried to attach the AI file but it didn't let me because of this error:

The attachment's chocolate.ai content type (application/postscript) does not match its file extension and has been removed.

So I attached a PDF.

Any help would be appreciated..

Thanks!

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    Correct answer Ton Frederiks

    You could try to select all and choose Object > Flatten Transparency before using it in a CMYK document.

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    Ton Frederiks
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    Ton FrederiksCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    June 20, 2023

    You could try to select all and choose Object > Flatten Transparency before using it in a CMYK document.

    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 19, 2023

    Most probably it's because of blending modes:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tiqm5hdQA5A

     

    Solution: Rasterize the complete artwork and then convert to CMYK in Photoshop. Or don't convert and then put the RGB file into the layout and have InDesign convert it while output. Or have everything properly color managed and if the printer accepts PDF-X/4, send them that. 

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