Question 1

What is CMYK used for?

Accepted Answer

CMYK is for printing: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (black). Printers use these ink colors.

Question 2

Why do RGB and CMYK colors look different?

Accepted Answer

RGB is additive (light), CMYK is subtractive (ink). Some RGB colors cannot be printed exactly.

Question 3

Which color format should I use?

Accepted Answer

Use HEX (#FF5733) for CSS, RGB(255,87,51) for code, CMYK for print. HSL is intuitive for adjusting brightness and saturation.

Question 4

Why do print colors look different from screen?

Accepted Answer

Screens emit RGB light; printers use CMYK ink. CMYK has a smaller color range (gamut), so bright screen colors may appear duller in print.

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