CMYK Full Form

(Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (black))

CMYK color model is a subtractive color model used in printing process. CMYK refers to Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). Some sources say that “K” in CMYK stands for key because in four-color printing, cyan, magenta, and yellow printing plates are carefully aligned with the black plate which is the key. key is a shorthand for the printing term key plate. And some sources suggest that the “K” in CMYK comes from the last letter in “blacK” and was chosen because B already means Blue. Note: In general, CMYK model is used for color printing, while the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) model is used mainly for computer displays.

Short Form	CMYK
Full Form	Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (black)
Category	Technology > Imaging & Printing
Country	Worldwide
Popularity	100%

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