Implementing Color Management
This is where things will become a little technical, but don't worry, I'll be here as your plain-English translator. First, let's see how all this relates to Photoshop's color-management features. When we measure the exact shade of RGB or CMY that a device uses, the end result will be an ICC profile. An ICC profile is just a small file that describes how something reproduces color. It's in a format that is approved by the International Color Consortium (ICC). That's the file you feed Photoshop so it can do the magic necessary to produce consistent color on each device. You'll end up with a profile for your monitor, your desktop printer, your scanner, and in rare cases your digital camera (the camera's white balance ...
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