April 7, 2025 - By Emily
Color Consistency
Have you ever worked on a project that goes across different programs as well as working together with others across a team? You may have run into some color shifting problems, even when everyone is using the same HEX codes (please don’t eyedropper swatches, always use color codes). There might be a disconnect between everyone’s color profiles! We are not talking about color modes (RGB vs. CMYK) but rather the different color profiles (sRGB, AdobeRGB, Rec. 709, etc.)
A great way that we use to make sure that our colors match across all designs and designers is to sync the color profiles! Adobe has an easy way to synchronize color settings across their applications by using Adobe Bridge.
Personally I have the synchronization set to match my monitor settings. This way when I change my monitor, my Adobe apps change their color profiles to match, making sure everything is viewed the same way! Wondering what profile makes the most sense? For digital video work the most common profile is sRGB. Even though this range has less colors, it is the standard across the web and a myriad of devices like phones and screens. But make sure to ask what color space is needed for the end client!
A Couple More Tips
While this synchronization keeps your monitors and programs in the same color profile, you’ll want to double check any footage or assets color profiles and convert them when needed. Also always make sure you export with the color profile you intended!
Another great idea is to consider listing out the color profile in your brand guidelines and assets, so all colors stay consistent from the start. This is becoming a new standard along with having HEX and RGB codes.
Lastly, it’s always important to think about who you are working with on projects, so I personally like to create a shared Adobe Library with my team of designers and animators. This way color swatches, logos and other elements can be easily accessible and updated across all of the Adobe platforms!
Happy Designing!