My black turns gray when exporting to PDF.
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Hello,
So, I'm working on a poster with a logo on a 100% black background, but when I export this document and open my PDF to check, it has turned gray..
I'm working in CMYK mode and using all the right profiles.
I didn't have this problem before and I haven't changed any settings, I'm lost ^^'
P.S.: I'm on Illustrator
If anyone has a solution to save me, please don't hesitate!
Configuration: Android / Chrome 91.0.4472.77
So, I'm working on a poster with a logo on a 100% black background, but when I export this document and open my PDF to check, it has turned gray..
I'm working in CMYK mode and using all the right profiles.
I didn't have this problem before and I haven't changed any settings, I'm lost ^^'
P.S.: I'm on Illustrator
If anyone has a solution to save me, please don't hesitate!
Configuration: Android / Chrome 91.0.4472.77
4 réponses
Have to see...
File menu / document color mode = CMYK
Menu "Edit/Color (workspace)"
View menu/"Proofing format"
In these windows you have settings that influence the output of your PDF..
What are the values of your black in the PDF?
File menu / document color mode = CMYK
Menu "Edit/Color (workspace)"
View menu/"Proofing format"
In these windows you have settings that influence the output of your PDF..
What are the values of your black in the PDF?
CMYK workspace
Settings: general use Europe 3
RGB: sRGB
CMYK: coated fogra39
Proof format: CMYK workspace coated fogra39
In my Illustrator file, I used the Pantone Process Black C, in my software it appears as deep black but in the PDF it looks all gray.. and yet it is marked at 100% in the composition.
And even in my palette, the 100% black appears gray, in the palette and when I apply it too, that’s what I don’t understand ^^'
Settings: general use Europe 3
RGB: sRGB
CMYK: coated fogra39
Proof format: CMYK workspace coated fogra39
In my Illustrator file, I used the Pantone Process Black C, in my software it appears as deep black but in the PDF it looks all gray.. and yet it is marked at 100% in the composition.
And even in my palette, the 100% black appears gray, in the palette and when I apply it too, that’s what I don’t understand ^^'
The FOGRA39 profile is intended for the conversion of RGB to CMYK... it is a classic profile.
If you use Pantone Process Black, you are using a different solid tone than CMYK black... in color separation printing, you will have 2 shades: CMYK black + Pantone black!
On-screen, it is very likely that you will notice a difference between CMYK black and Pantone black since they are 2 different colors...
If you use Pantone Process Black, you are using a different solid tone than CMYK black... in color separation printing, you will have 2 shades: CMYK black + Pantone black!
On-screen, it is very likely that you will notice a difference between CMYK black and Pantone black since they are 2 different colors...
Let's start from the basics.
If you're working in CMYK, it's probably because you're going to print in color separation.
So your CMYK black and your Pantone black are two different blacks...
Unless it's necessary, do not use Pantone black.
The profile is only used for converting different color spaces (e.g. from RGB to CMYK), just like in Photoshop... The software can simulate the display using the profile if you include elements that are not in CMYK. If your work is already in CMYK, the profile is useless unless you decide to embed it in the PDF file when creating it, in which case, you will have a conversion to that profile.
If you're working in CMYK, it's probably because you're going to print in color separation.
So your CMYK black and your Pantone black are two different blacks...
Unless it's necessary, do not use Pantone black.
The profile is only used for converting different color spaces (e.g. from RGB to CMYK), just like in Photoshop... The software can simulate the display using the profile if you include elements that are not in CMYK. If your work is already in CMYK, the profile is useless unless you decide to embed it in the PDF file when creating it, in which case, you will have a conversion to that profile.
I did the test with a simple black square and the preview of my Illustrator file appears gray and my PDF too.
When I check the output preview, the indicated values are:
Cyan 0%
Magenta 0%
Yellow 0%
Black 0%
And when I uncheck the black from the separations list, my black square disappears so I guess there's only black, but then why 0%?
When I check the output preview, the indicated values are:
Cyan 0%
Magenta 0%
Yellow 0%
Black 0%
And when I uncheck the black from the separations list, my black square disappears so I guess there's only black, but then why 0%?
I just checked and it doesn't change anything..
I looked at all the other forums and applied everything that was said and I tried everything:
- intense black appearance
- export with and without profile
- etc etc
And nothing changes :/
What's strange is that when I select the black color from my palette and check the CMYK composition, it has changed to 74/64/62/80.. so I manually change the color but I still encounter this issue when exporting..