Question 1

The colors in my printed book look a bit different from the colors on my screen. Why is that?

Eliza · Accepted Answer

The color difference between your printed book and the book design or PDF on your screen happens due to several factors:

Color Mode Differences – Screens display colors in RGB (Red, Green, Blue) mode, which has a wider and more vibrant color range. Printed books use CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black), which has a more limited color spectrum.
Ink Limitations – different printing facilities use slightly different settings, which may not perfectly match what you see on your screen. Different printers, ink batches, and calibration settings can cause slight variations. In addition to that, the use of the standard color option where the premium color setting should have been used may affect the colors in your printed book.
Paper Type – The type of paper used in POD printing (matte, glossy, or uncoated) affects how colors appear. Glossy paper makes colors look more vibrant, while matte paper absorbs ink, making them appear slightly duller.
Screen Calibration – Most screens are not perfectly color-calibrated, meaning the colors in your PDF might look different depending on your monitor settings, brightness, or color profile. If you have a Retina display, then the colors on your screen will look a lot brighter than in your printed book.
Lighting Conditions – The way you view a printed book (under natural light, artificial light, or dim lighting) affects how colors appear compared to a backlit screen.

BookBildr may not be held responsible for slight color variations. If color accuracy is critical, consider ordering a proof copy before placing a larger order.

Question 2

The colors in my printed book look a bit different from the colors on my screen. Why is that?

Eliza · Accepted Answer

The color difference between your printed book and the book design or PDF on your screen happens due to several factors:

Color Mode Differences – Screens display colors in RGB (Red, Green, Blue) mode, which has a wider and more vibrant color range. Printed books use CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black), which has a more limited color spectrum.
Ink Limitations – different printing facilities use slightly different settings, which may not perfectly match what you see on your screen. Different printers, ink batches, and calibration settings can cause slight variations. In addition to that, the use of the standard color option where the premium color setting should have been used may affect the colors in your printed book.
Paper Type – The type of paper used in POD printing (matte, glossy, or uncoated) affects how colors appear. Glossy paper makes colors look more vibrant, while matte paper absorbs ink, making them appear slightly duller.
Screen Calibration – Most screens are not perfectly color-calibrated, meaning the colors in your PDF might look different depending on your monitor settings, brightness, or color profile. If you have a Retina display, then the colors on your screen will look a lot brighter than in your printed book.
Lighting Conditions – The way you view a printed book (under natural light, artificial light, or dim lighting) affects how colors appear compared to a backlit screen.

BookBildr may not be held responsible for slight color variations. If color accuracy is critical, consider ordering a proof copy before placing a larger order.