CMYK Color Model

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ContentsIntroduction of color model

Types of color models

HSV color model• Definition of H,S,V• Representation of HSV• Applications of HSV• Pros & Cons• Comparison with other models

Reference

Introduction of CMYK Color Model The CMYK color model  is a subtractive 

color model, CMYK refers to the four inks used in some color printing: cyan, magenta, yellow, and key(black).

•The "K" in CMYK stands for key because in four-color printing, cyan, magenta, and yellow printing plates are carefully keyed,or aligned, with the key of the black key plate.

CMYK color cube

Various color model

The most common color models are –•RGB color model•CMYK color model•HSV color model•YIQ color model

Types of Color model

Use of CMYK model

•For printed material

•Uses ink to Display color

•Colors result from reflected Lights

Difference between CMYK & RGB print: 

Advantage of CMYK•Less color process of print•More productivity•Cost minimizing•Cmyk color can be used for different item

of print because of common color way

Disadvantage of CMYK•Shade variation•Old techniques•Weather•Improper mixing color

Shade variation

Old techniques

Reference

•en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMYK_color_model

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