September 29, 2026

Desktop print-color workspace with a large pink-to-purple gradient proof sheet, matching small print samples and color swatches, a loupe, stacked paper stocks, and a monitor showing a similar gradient.

LAB Color in Printing: Practical Guide

LAB describes a target color independently of a specific press or CMYK recipe. This guide explains how profiles, gamut, substrates, proofing, and process control determine what actually appears in print.