Spot Color
Predefined color ink (often Pantone-style) used in professional printing.
Definition
Predefined color ink (often Pantone-style) used in professional printing.
Why it matters
Improves color consistency but requires print-aware workflows.
Related PDFHQ workflows
Relevant to print-focused PDFs and color-management guidance.
Related Knowledge
PDF/X
PDF/X is a print-production subset of PDF focused on reliable prepress interchange.
ICC Profile
Color profile data ensuring predictable color interpretation across devices.
Rendering Intent
Color-conversion strategy that prioritizes appearance under gamut changes.
Overprint
Print behavior where one color is printed on top of another without knockout.
Knockout
Print behavior where underlying color is removed before placing new objects.
Trapping
Print compensation technique that adjusts overlapping colors to avoid registration gaps.