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results, but you can change these default
settings so that they suit your specific
workflow. For more information, see
“Color management settings in
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6” on
page 94.- Soft-proof documents to preview final
results on-screen. For more information,
see “Soft proofing” on page 98. - Embed color profiles when saving or
exporting files. In this way, you help ensure
color consistency when the files are
viewed, modified, or reproduced. For more
information, see “Embedding color
profiles” on page 98.
Is my monitor displaying the correct
colors?
Calibrating and profiling the monitor are
essential steps for ensuring color accuracy.
When you calibrate a monitor, you set it to
display colors according to an established
standard of accuracy. After calibration, you can
create a color profile of the monitor, which
describes how the monitor interprets colors.
This custom color profile is usually installed in
your operating system by the profiling
software, so it can be shared with other devices
and applications. Calibration and profiling
work together to achieve color accuracy: If a
monitor is incorrectly calibrated, its color
profile is not useful.
Calibration and profiling are complex and
usually require third-party calibration devices,
such as colorimeters and specialized software.
Furthermore, improper calibration may do
more harm than good. You can learn more
about monitor calibration and custom color
profiles by researching color management
techniques and products. You can also refer to
the documentation that was provided with
your operating system or monitor.How you perceive the color that your monitor
displays is also important for managing color
consistency. Your perception is influenced by
the environment in which you are viewing the
documents. Here are some ways to create a
suitable viewing environment:- Ensure that your room has a consistent
flow of light. For example, if the room is
filled with sunlight, use a shade, or if
possible, work in a room without
windows. - Set the monitor background to a neutral
color, such as gray, or apply a grayscale
image. Avoid using colorful wallpapers
and screensavers. - Don’t wear bright clothing that can clash
with the display of colors on the monitor.
For example, wearing a white shirt reflects
onto the monitor and alters your
perception of color.
Should I assign a color profile or
convert colors to a color profile?When you assign a color profile, the color
values, or numbers, in the document do not
change. Instead, the application uses the color
profile to interpret the document colors.
However, when you convert colors to another
color profile, the color values in the document
change.The best practice is to choose a suitable color
space when you create a document and to use
the same color profile throughout your