AOACStyleGuidelines

COLORS: DO’S AND DON’TS

The following illustrated are some do’s and don’ts. While not all scenarios are covered it should give

you a good indication of what is acceptable and what is not.

Correct

In correct

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Header Text

HEADER TEXT

Header Text

HEADER TEXT

Header Text, HEADER TEXT

Body Text

RGB: Red, Green and Blue:

used in computer monitors, therefore for images on websites and for

emailing.

Process Color: CMYK – Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black:

used in the printing process by printing

presses, digital printers and desktop inkjet printers, to print full color (including photographs).

PMS (Pantone) Colors:

Premixed colors of inks used in the commercial printing process to produce

colors that cannot be produced using a combination of CMYK inks. Cannot be duplicated by inkjet or

digital printers. Usually used in logos and illustrations.

AOAC INTERNATIONAL | Style Guidelines | April 9, 2015 | Version 1.3