Color Models: CMYK


Color Models: CMYK

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We have explored what color models are, and also looked at RGB, one of the most used color models. The second color model we are exploring is CMYK. Like RGB, where the alphabets stand for color names Red, Green, and Blue, CMYK also has one color name representing each alphabet – in this case, the colors are Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black.

Color Models: CMYK

Color Models: CMYK

Learn about how Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black comprise the primary colors used by the print industry.




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