Color Spaces & Profiles Archives - Unified Color Theory and Print

RGB vs CMYK: When Each Color Mode Actually Matters

November 3, 2026 by Unified Color

Editorial illustration of a colorful mountain-lake image moving from a computer monitor through layered transparent color panels and an arrow to a paper print, with a circular magnified view of halftone dots.

Use RGB for screen-first work and editable master files. Convert to CMYK only when a specific print workflow requires it, using the correct output profile and proofing setup.

Assign Profile vs Convert Profile: Why the Difference Matters

October 20, 2026 by Unified Color

Assign Profile changes how existing pixel values are interpreted. Convert to Profile recalculates those values for a new color space while trying to preserve appearance. This guide shows how to choose safely in Photoshop.

sRGB vs Adobe RGB vs Display P3: Which Color Space Should You Use?

September 24, 2026 by Unified Color

Editorial color-workflow illustration showing three overlapping rainbow-gamut panels leading to an artwork preview, with separate paths to a monitor and a desktop printer.

Choose sRGB for broad online compatibility, Display P3 for controlled wide-gamut screen work, and an output-profile workflow when preparing files for print.