print-color-adjust

A hint to the browser's print engine. It specifies whether the browser should use economical colors (to save ink) or force the printout to match the exact colors/backgrounds shown on screen.

It is documented as part of the CSS Color specification.

/* Usage Example */
@media print {
.chart-box{
    /* Ensures background colors in the chart are printed exactly as shown */
    print-color-adjust: exact;
  }
}

/* Syntax */
print-color-adjust: economy;
print-color-adjust: exact;

/* Global values */
print-color-adjust: inherit;
print-color-adjust: initial;
print-color-adjust: revert;
print-color-adjust: revert-layer;
print-color-adjust: unset;
Newly available Since 2025 84% global usage

Since 2025 this feature works across the latest devices and browser versions. This feature might not work in older devices or browsers.

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