Print-Safe Colour Checker
Enter hex colour codes or sample colours from your image to check whether they'll reproduce accurately in CMYK print. Neons, vivid greens, and electric blues are common problem areas.
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What makes a colour "unsafe" for print?
Colours that exist in the RGB colour space but fall outside the CMYK gamut are called "out-of-gamut". When printed, these colours are automatically mapped to the nearest printable equivalent — often appearing significantly duller than the screen version.
Common problem colours
Neon pink (#FF0099), electric blue (#0000FF pure), vivid lime green (#00FF00), and bright orange (#FF6600) are classic examples. The more "pure" an RGB colour is, the more likely it is to shift in print.
How to fix out-of-gamut colours
Use our Print Colour Selector to find the closest printable equivalent. You can then adjust your artwork in Illustrator, Photoshop, or Canva to use the safer colour, avoiding surprises when the job comes off the press.
What the shift score means
The shift score shows how much a colour changes between its screen RGB appearance and its nearest CMYK printable equivalent. A low score (under 10) means the colour is print-safe. A high score means significant visible change — consider adjusting.
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