Color Is Everything

Color is the most critical and most commonly compromised element in the journey from original artwork to finished print. A scan or photograph that’s even slightly off in hue, saturation, or tone can produce prints that feel wrong in ways that are hard to articulate but impossible to ignore — colors that are too warm, shadows that are too flat, highlights that have lost their luminosity. At Pitch Black Printing Co., we take color accuracy seriously because we understand what’s at stake. Your original piece represents hours, days, or years of creative work — and the digital file we produce needs to honor every one of those decisions.

Matched to Your Original, Not Just the Screen

Color correction is only as good as the reference it’s working from. That’s why our color matching process is built around your physical original — not just what looks good on a monitor. We use calibrated displays, industry-standard color profiles, and side-by-side comparison with your original piece to ensure that what we deliver is a true, print-ready representation of your work. Whether you’re preparing files for a limited edition print run, submitting to a gallery, or archiving a body of work, you can trust that the colors in your file are the colors in your piece.

Services

True-to-Original Color Correction

Flatbed or camera capture for detailed, color-accurate reproductions — perfect for prints, archives, and portfolios. We scan original artwork at high resolution with color-calibrated equipment, producing clean, accurate digital files that serve as the foundation for print editions, online portfolios, licensing submissions, and long-term archiving. Available for works on paper, board, and other flat substrates.

Soft Proofing for Print Prep

We adjust your files so what prints is exactly what you meant. Soft proofing simulates how your file will look when printed on a specific paper and ink combination, allowing us to catch and correct any color shifts before they appear on the final print. An essential step for edition releases, exhibition prints, or any project where color accuracy between file and output is non-negotiable.

Side-by-Side Matching with Originals

Bring your piece into the studio — we’ll proof it and tweak until it’s spot-on. For artists who want the most accurate possible match between their original and their print, our side-by-side matching service involves printing a proof, placing it next to the original, and making targeted adjustments until the two are as close as the printing process allows. The most hands-on, collaborative approach to color accuracy we offer — and the most satisfying result.