Monitor settings
The brightness and contrast controls on your monitor can change how your document looks
NOTE
Several of the Color Matching options make reference to your monitor’s Color Temperature. Many modern monitors allow the color temperature to be adjusted using the monitor’s control panel.
There are several settings found on a typical monitor:
•5000k or D50
Warmest; yellowish lighting, typically used in graphics arts environments.
•6500k or D65
Cooler; approximates daylight conditions.
•9300k
Cool; the default setting for many monitors and television sets.
(k = degrees Kelvin, a measurement of temperature)
How your software application displays color
Some graphics applications such as Macromedia Freehand or Adobe Photoshop may display color differently from "office" applications such as Microsoft Word. Please see your application’s online help or user manual for more information.
Paper type
The type of paper used can also significantly affect the printed color. For example, a printout on recycled paper can look duller than one on specially formulated glossy paper.
