SMS ECO Color Library
Measured colors optimized for reduced environmental impact.
The SMS ECO Color Library is designed for production environments where sustainability and responsible printing practices are a priority.
It maintains the same measurement-based foundation as the SMS Standard library, while optimizing color definitions for lower resource usage.
SMS ECO library overview
Design Intent
SMS ECO colors are developed to:
- Reduce total ink coverage
- Support efficient print production
- Minimize waste without compromising consistency
The library is intended for applications where environmental impact is an important consideration alongside color accuracy.
How ECO colors behave
Like all SMS colors, ECO colors are:
- Defined by measured spectral data
- Independent of ink recipes
- Communicated using LAB and ICC profiles
Their reduced impact comes from how color definitions are optimized, not from changing measurement principles.
Ideal Use Cases
- Sustainability-driven brands
- High-volume print production
- Packaging with environmental constraints
- Organizations reducing material and ink usage
Available formats
- sRGB for screen and digital workflows
- LAB for accurate communication
- CMYK derived per print standard
- ICC profiles for controlled output
ISO 12647 / ISO 3664 compliant