Procreate Color Profiles Explained [Which RGB should I use?]

Many creators ask "Which RGB should I use in Procreate?", so I created this video to answer that question, along with explaining what color profiles are available in Procreate and how to use them properly.
In this tutorial, I explain everything you need to know about color profiles in Procreate. I cover how to set them up, how to change them once they're set, and which color profiles are best for different scenarios. We'll also talk about the benefits of using the sRGB color profile and when it's appropriate to use CMYK colors.
What you'll learn:
- Understanding color profiles in Procreate
- Setting up color profiles in Procreate
- Changing color profiles in Procreate
- Using the standard sRGB color profile for maximum compatibility
- When to use CMYK colors in Procreate
- Benefits of using the sRGB color profile
- How to choose the best color profile for your artwork in Procreate.
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[@lovelylexi2492]

Thank you so much for taking time to explain this! Super helpful you are a life saver!

[@nicnevin6385]

Thank you. 💗 This was super helpful

[@hikisquic]

Thank youuuu!!

[@robinb1721]

Thank you!

[@astrallin1155]

thank you!

[@galle_rina]

Thank youu so much!!

[@wannidasarirat5060]

Thank youuuuu 🥰🥰

[@Ojama_]

thanks a lotttttt

[@user-rv1og3gw9w]

Hi, can you do the same video but about CMYK options ? :)

[@salyx6687]

Should I use cmyk if i print it on the printer

[@juniasmuller7122]

hello, i am a procreate user from germany. I really hope you can help me with a problem in procreate. I want to import the color profile fogra 39. But when I am tapping on the right file its just grey and I cant import the color profile. Do you know which data format I have to find or what it needs to be imported??
Please help me, thanks!

[@Banjo_in_the_vent]

Great video!! I have a strange problem though. When I save a drawing from an sRGB IEC61966-2.1 canvas to my camera roll, then upload it to another canvas with the same sRGB profile, the colours change. I have no idea why this is happening and I would like to know how I can fix it 🙏💕

[@VisualTimmy]

Were both of the projects originally created with sRGB or was it changed within the project? I believe that will cause that issue

[@transdata3035]

Thanks.

[@VisualTimmy]

You're welcome

[@vincenzo_Panormo1780]

can i use the informations from procreate to make a real acrylic colour??......i mean the procreate can show me the mix of colours (how much red or blue or white ...)to may using for creating a real colour??thank you....

[@VisualTimmy]

No, because the software uses a different color rendering than physical pigment paint.
I don’t remember the exact explanation… just look up additive, subtractive, and average “color mixing”.
Digital uses additive, and if you did that with real paint you will always get black/ muddy mixtures!
Hope this helps point you in the right direction

[@choirulanwar186]

What is the best for procreate dreams?

[@VisualTimmy]

RGB is always a safe option :)

[@Karmathehalflander]

I’m having trouble with animated gifs. When I export it spots on the canvas flash and I can’t figure out how to get rid of it

[@VisualTimmy]

send me the GIF or a link to the exported gif so I can see what the issue is. Or email me [e-mail]

[@Karmathehalflander]

@@VisualTimmy I figured it out but thank you so much

[@mndstudios7906]

My issue is I export it as P3 or sRGB and looks fine on my camera roll but once uploaded to instagram it changes to dull & muddy.
What do I need to do to fix this, feels like I haven’t had this problem before

[@VisualTimmy]

Hmm, it could be getting compressed when uploading? What's the image size and file size?

[@mndstudios7906]

PNG, 3000 x 3000 pixels 7.1mb
I’ve tried compressing it by exporting through other apps like Lightroom or changing the pixel to something smaller like 1080 x 1080 but didn’t improve anything

[@kyriadorado7820]

Hi, every time I export from procreate it looks opaque even using the sRGB option , it looks plane :( looks good on iPad but in phone or computer looks lifeless

[@VisualTimmy]

Was the project originally created in sRGB or was it switched after using P3?

[@kyriadorado7820]

@@VisualTimmy it was originally sRGB, even if export it as PDF does not look good :( like the shadows or lightning

[@nope4636]

Hi! I've got the same problem. I try to edit the piece on PC, make it "warmer" and it kind of works but i can't do that for animated works. Do you guys have any tips for this? Or were you able to fix the issue at all?

[@colorfully_art5708]

@@nope4636 I don't really have a clue, but maybe the screens are just calibrated differently?

[@nope4636]

@@colorfully_art5708 I guess so, for now pc editing works at least lol. Thank you for replying anyway!