Best workflow to preserve colors of imported graphics

I am looking for the best workflow - either color-managed or using CSTs - that will preserve the colors and gamma of graphics imported into a project. At present I am experiencing headaches either way. I'm aware this has been discussed at length on other threads; if anything there is too much information out there that it's difficult to filter through and find what you need!

For imported grpahics (JPG, PNG but also ProRes or DNX-HR clips with alpha), this is what I have tried:

1. Colour managed project with custom settings, DWG timeline color space and Rec 709 2.3 output. Input color space set for clips within the media pool. "Bypass color management" selected for graphics.

2. As above but with a CST and various permuations of input and output color spaces on a node

3. YRGB project with DWG timeline color space and input and output CSTs, either per clip, pre and post-group, or pre-group and timeline

Whichever way, I seem to run into problems and the color and gamma of the graphics shift. The problem that this causes is mainly that branding logos are not correctly reproduced.

I never had this problem using Premiere or After Effects - but am loathe to consider using them just for this reason! I wish that BM could sort this out.

Instead of Bypass Color Management, set the Input Color Space to the correct option for those files. sRGB maybe?

I’ve had the same issue with graphics, especially logos where color accuracy really matters, like when you're using it for marketing materials such as custom bottled water (https://bottledevents.com/). Even slight shifts can throw off your branding.

What’s worked for me is avoiding “Bypass Color Management” and instead setting the input color space in the Media Pool—usually sRGB for logos and UI graphics. I also keep the timeline and output color space consistent, typically Rec.709 gamma 2.4, and avoid using CSTs unless I need a specific transform.

This approach has helped me maintain consistent colors across exports. Hope it helps!