an image processing method is provided . the image processing method includes : generating profiles for color reproduction , classified for each of recording papers , from at least one of particular characteristic data of the each recording paper , which is generated on the basis of factors that affect color reproduction and particular generation information of the each recording paper , which is obtained by printing plural patch patterns at the recording paper and performing colorimetry of the printed patch patterns ; and when implementing basic extraction control for extracting a profile that matches in at least one of the characteristic data and the generation information , if no profile that matches in at least one of the characteristic data and the generation information is extracted , extracting a profile that approximates in accordance with a pre - specified order of priority determination procedure to be a candidate .