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Created On11/1/2010
Modified11/2/2010
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RGB Color vs CMYK color

RGB refers to the primary colors of light, which are Red, Green, and Blue. RGB mode is used for images viewed on monitors, televisions, and computer screens.

CMYK refers to the primary colors of ink pigment, which are Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black. CMYK mode is what we use to print on our presses.

Please convert all RGB color images to CMYK to avoid surprises, as there are few colors which look different in the CMYK color space. For instance, blue looks much richer in RGB color space compared to printed product in CMYK. By default all pictures taken by digital cameras are in RGB workspace, and must be converted to CMYK.