What Is CMYK? A Complete Guide

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What Is CMYK?A Complete Guide
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CMYK Definition

• CMYK specifically stands for Cyan, Magenta,
  Yellow, as well as Key. These are the four colors
  that are used in the process of printing. A
  printing press considers making use of dots of
  ink for creating images from these four colors.
• The term key actually refers to the color
  black. It is named Key because its the primary
  color that determines how the image will turn out.

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In CMYK, What Does Key Mean?

• Theres considerable debate concerning the origin
  of Key to signify black. Some argue that
  expressing black with B could create confusion
  with blue, although this is unlikely.
• It may be because the black plate on a printing
  press is regarded as the key plate that aligns
  the other three colors to it. So, the layers
  match up flawlessly for the ultimate image.

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RGB vs. CMYK

• Have you ever printed anything at home or office
  printer and noticed that the colors are a bit
  off? Dont worry if you think youre going
  insane this may happen if youre using the
  incorrect color profile.
• RGB i.e., Red, Green as well as Blue is regarded
  as the color space used by your computer screen,
  and not CMYK. When youre creating anything, it
  may seem that this does not make any difference
  to the ultimate product, but it does!

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Additive vs. Subtractive

• Still, perplexed? Lets do a more detailed
  discussion.
• RGB colors are additive, which means the creation
  of these colors occurs with light. Additive
  colors start off black and gradually lighten as
  more color is added until they become white. The
  colors on the screen youre looking at right now
  are formed with light.
• Subtractive colors are used in the CMYK model.
  This is when the background begins as white (such
  as a sheet of paper in a printer). Then, it
  darkens as more color is applied until it becomes
  black.

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