CMYK, spot colour and white ink on labels
Stock colour changes everything. Grapxo builds label surfaces as vector; it does not invent pantones or white ink—it is not an image generator.
Stock colour changes everything
On opaque white stock, CMYK is predictable. On clear and metallic stock, ink can float or muddy. White ink is often planned as an underlay support layer.
When spot?
Brand pantone or special metallic when CMYK simulation is not enough. Spot belongs on its own channel/layer; name it per printer spec. You settle the brand spot colour and its name with your printer; Grapxo does not invent Pantone codes.
Common pitfalls
Logo on clear with no white; dark CMYK on metallic going murky; merging white into artwork; forgetting overprint. On clear/metallic, ask for a press proof.
Next step in Grapxo
Open the studio from the label design page. Grapxo is a vector engine, not an image generator. The clear vs opaque label, layered vector checklist and preflight pages are also useful. Questions: info@grapxo.com
Frequently asked questions
Is white ink required on every clear label?
Usually yes when you need opaque coverage; confirm with stock and printer.
Spot and CMYK in one file?
Yes; spot must be its own channel or layer.
Does Grapxo invent pantones?
No. You settle the brand spot colour and its name with your printer; Grapxo gives foil, varnish and emboss layers standard separation names (Foil-Gold, SpotUV, Emboss).
Start producing in the studio
Write your brief and let Grapxo produce a print-ready vector surface.