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title: Why do colors look different after printing?
description: Learn about color differences when printing with Square Signs. Be informed and present accurate information to get the best signage you deserve.
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October 23, 2025
# Why do colors look different after printing?
The colors on your finished design might appear slightly different upon arrival because of how colors appear on different computer screens.
We print with the CMYK color code (cyan, magenta, yellow, and key).
If you provide us with a specific CMYK code, you can be sure that this is the code we will use when printing your product.
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