How should this CMYK colour appear in print?

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    Savvywebdesign New Member

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    Hi all,

    Please help me settle an argument.

    What colour does CMYK 50/100/0/0 print as? Mauve, purple, burgundy, red?

    Which Pantone colour is a good match for 50/100/0/0?

    -- Jason
     
    Savvywebdesign, Apr 22, 2008
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    xpquickprint Senior Member

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    Close to PANTONE 254 C
     
    xpquickprint, Apr 23, 2008
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    Thanks for your reply, xpquickprint.
     
    Savvywebdesign, Apr 28, 2008
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    I'd add that it depends on the print sequence - KCMY or KMCY can give differing results.
     
    RichardK, Jun 18, 2008
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