um use the "eye drop"er tool and open the info pallet... it's the same colour... just like every one elce has said for some reason or an aother some interferance is is causinf the colour the appear diferent.. monitors are the worst method for colour Proofing... IMHO now if you have a waranty on the monitor, cash it in, or paint by numbers with the info on : D looks can be decieving. karo.