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Re: OT - Mat color vs paper tone

2008-01-13 by the_des_bois

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "pr_roark"
<pr_roark@...> wrote:

...
> I standardized on mats from Light Impressions.  Their 'Gallery White' is
> a non-brightened paper with a Lab B=3 (varies a bit batch to batch).  
> Then I try to have a print and paper tonoe, as well as a matting style
> that avoid a mismatch between the print and mat board.
> 
  With the 1800 3-MK prints, un-brightened paper is
> my norm.
> 

Thanks Paul. This Lab B=3 makes sense for non OBA papers. And Light
Impressions sell precut mats with backing board in standard sizes at
an affordable price. Very practical and time efficient indeed. :)

I'll sure give it a try with the 3-MK on RR Aurora Natural.

Many thanks again!

Denis Bouchard

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