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additive

What is an additive color model? The RGB (red, green, blue) color model is additive. When these three colors of…
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July 31, 2023

Adobe RGB 1998

Adobe RGB (1998) profile is a working color space that provides a relatively large and balanced color gamut.
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August 1, 2023

background color

In Adobe applications the bottom color swatch is called the background color. The top swatch is the foreground color. The…
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July 28, 2023

black

Black is the fourth color in the process of four-color printing. The "K" in CMYK. Black adds tonal detail, not…
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August 1, 2023

blue

Blue is the third of three primary colors in an additive color model. The "B" in RGB.
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August 1, 2023

calibration

Adjusting the color settings of a monitor or print output to establish dependable results in sync with other devices.
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July 31, 2023

chroma

A measure of saturation associated with color; degree of color purity; relative brightness of a hue when compared to another.…
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July 31, 2023
Color of ink, CMYK. Four ink splats in cyan, magenta, yellow, and black colors.

CMYK

What is CMYK? Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black (or Key) are the four colors of ink used in four-color printing.…
Theresa Jackson
July 27, 2023

color 24-bit

The 24-bit color model uses eight bits for each of the three additive colors red, green, and blue. 24-bits can…
Theresa Jackson
July 31, 2023