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What is a color model? |
A color model is a method for defining colors. The printing industry uses the CMYK model. Applications that use computer monitors, such as graphics for the Internet, use RGB. It's important to select the right model for the job. |
RGB color model
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The first color model that comes to mind is RGB (red, green, blue). It is used in self-luminous display monitors, television sets, and similar devices. |
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CMYK color model
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The CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) model is another typical model, used in the printing industry. The definitions are based upon the absorptive properties of ink. |
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HCV (hue, chroma, value)
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This color model is based upon the human eye and perception. The CIE color model (Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage) is a typical example. It is the most important model for understanding computer graphics. |
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