How does each color space work with the Digimarc Barcode?

09 April 2021

• CMYK —Digimarc Barcode is optimized for printing commercially in color images. Commercial color printing typically involves using Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black inks often referred to as CMYK or 4C (color) process. CMYK images prepared for commercial printing; using SWOP US Web or GRACoL press profiles should work well if they meet the image selection guidelines.
• RGB — Red, Green, and Blue light waves are used by displays to project images and by digital cameras to capture images. RGB has a much greater range of colors than CMYK, which may or may not be available when printed. The process of converting an RGB image into a printed image varies by each user's set-up. Due to this variation, we cannot calibrate the print module to provide consistently optimal results with RGB images.
• Grayscale — A single-channel image has only black and white data available to hold Digimarc Barcode. Often, Digimarc Barcode in grayscale images may be more noticeable.