Chapter 7: Color Management | 91Colors are defined by their color space. 1. Lab color
space. 2. sRGB color space, displayed against the Lab
color space. 3. U.S. Web Coated (SWOP®) v2 color
space. 4. ProPhotoRGB color space.
What is color management?
Color management is a process that lets you
predict and control color reproduction,
regardless of the source or destination of the
document. It ensures a more accurate color
representation when a document is viewed,
modified, shared, exported to another file
format, or printed.
A color management system, also known as a
color engine, uses color profiles to translate the
color values from one source to another. For
example, it translates the colors that are
displayed on the monitor into the colors that a
printer can reproduce. Color profiles define the
color space of monitors, scanners, digital
cameras, printers, and the applications that
you use to create or edit documents.
Why do I need color management?
If your document requires accurate color
representation, you may want to learn more
about color management. The complexity of
your workflow and the ultimate destination of
your documents are also important
considerations. If your documents are destined
only for online viewing, color management
may not be as important. However, if you plan
to open documents in another application or if
you are creating documents for print or
multiple types of output, then proper color
management is essential.Color management lets you do the following:- reproduce colors consistently across your
workflow, especially when opening
documents that were created in other
applications - reproduce colors consistently when
sharing files with others - preview (or “soft-proof”) colors before
they are sent to their final destination,
such as a printing press, a desktop printer,
or the Web - reduce the need to adjust and correct
documents when sending them to
different destinations
A color management system does not offer
identical color matching, but it greatly
improves color accuracy.How do I get started with color
management?Here are some suggestions for adding color
management to your workflow:- Make sure that your monitor is displaying
the correct colors. For more information,
see “Is my monitor displaying the correct
colors?” on page 92. - Install color profiles for any input or
output devices that you are planning to
use. For more information, see “Installing
and loading color profiles” on page 97. - Become familiar with the color
management features of CorelDRAW and
Corel PHOTO-PAINT. The default settings
for color management produce good color