How can i recreate a luminous/fluorescent colour in CMYK?

[Jocky]

I have been trying to find information on reproducing a luminous yellow/lime in CMYK for a logo i'm working on - any ideas?

cheers
Jocky

 

[blueark]

You might be out of luck. Using CMYK, you are working with a very narrow range of color (or gamut) which simply cannot produce the range of colors available in some other modes.

Also keep in mind that some printed colors actually use special inks -- fluorescent and metallic colors are prime examples. In these cases, you simply create a spot color and ask your printer to replace it with a specific ink. On screen, it could be anything, although it makes sense to make it reasonably close to what the end result will be.

If you have to stick with CMYK, you might consider placing the bright colors on a darker background or with a thick stroke, to make them contrast more with their surroundings.

 

[Jocky]

Thanks Blueark - thought as much - to be honest trying to get out of using a luminous colour and this could be just the ticket!!
Cheers

 

[askIllustrator]

For some pieces I will send a gloss plate along that only hits certain areas which really makes some dull CMYK combos pop.

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