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Select an existing color from the list and copy it using the Duplicate button .
(The Filter drop-down limits the list to colors of a certain type.) Select the new color
and click the Edit button .
3. In the Edit color dialog, type a name for the color (or let the Designer create a name based
on the values that you select). The color’s name can be used in style sheets. It should not
contain spaces or special characters.
Tip
Working with style sheets? Choose a name that informs about the purpose of the
color, rather than a name that describes the color. This way you won't have to
change the color's name in the style sheets when you change the color.
4.
Click Color. (Tint is used for transparent colors.)
5.
Select the color type: CMYK or RGB.
The letters CMYK stand for Cyan (a greenish-blue color), Magenta (reddish-purple),
Yellow and Key (black). In color printing, these are the usual primary colors.
RGB stands for Red, Green and Blue. In the RGB color model, red, green, and blue light
are added together in various ways to reproduce a wide range of colors. This model is
typically used for electronic devices.
For information about the Spot color and Overprint options see "Defining a spot color"
below.
6. Drag the slider bars to set the values for the color and click OK or Apply.
Defining a spot color
A spot color is any color generated by an ink (pure or mixed). Note that spot colors can only be
used on certain printers.
If your printer can use spot colors and you want a spot color to be used in a Print context, define
the color as described above, making sure to:
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Match the color’s name to that of the spot color used in the printer.
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Check the option Spot color.
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If applicable, check the Overprint option for this spot color. Overprinting refers to the
process of printing one color on top of other colors. This is sometimes required, for
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