Color Management

Because Figma operates exclusively in the sRGB color space, a mathematical conversion is required to prep files for standard commercial printing, which uses CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) subtractive ink mixing. Print for Figma Pro handles this conversion entirely during the export process.

Configuring the Color Space

In the Export tab, toggle Color Conversion to enable processing.

The Color Space dropdown dictates the final output format of the PDF:

• CMYK: Converts all RGB vector elements, text, and raster images into 4-channel CMYK data. This is the required format for most offset and professional digital presses.
• Gray: Converts the entire document into a single-channel grayscale output. This is used for black-and-white printing requirements (e.g., newspapers or budget interior pages).
• RGB: Bypasses conversion, embedding the native Figma RGB data. This is occasionally requested by specific digital printers or print-on-demand services that utilize expansive, multi-color inkjet systems rather than standard 4-color setups.

Selecting an ICC Profile

An ICC Profile is an industry-standard data file that provides the exact algorithms to translate RGB colors into precise CMYK ink percentages for a specific printer, ink type, and paper stock.

Using the wrong profile can lead to overly dark images or severe color shifting. If your printer requests a specific profile, select it from the dropdown.

If no specific profile is requested, use a standard regional profile:

• US Workflows: GRACoL 2013 (sheetfed) or SWOP (web offset).
• European Workflows: FOGRA51 (coated), FOGRA52 (uncoated), or the default FOGRA59 (eciCMYK_v2).

Custom Color Mappings

Automated ICC conversion handles complex images effectively, but corporate brand standards often require exact, uncompromising CMYK percentages for logos or solid design blocks.

The Colors subtab allows you to manually override the ICC profile for specific hex values.

1. Create a new mapping group.
2. Select the source RGB color used on the Figma canvas.
3. Define the precise Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black values that should replace it (e.g., 100/50/0/0).
4. When exporting, ensure this custom mapping group is selected. Print for Figma will search the document and hardcode the specified CMYK values onto the exact paths utilizing that source RGB color.

Note: Conversion from RGB to CMYK inherently results in some color shifting. Bright, highly saturated neon colors exist outside the physical CMYK gamut and will always appear slightly muted or darker when converted for print.