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CMYK

Definition of CMYK

Subtractive colour model used in colour printing, which uses 4 matrices: cyan(C), magenta(M), yellow(Y) and black(K). This model is commonly referred to as process colour.


Synonyms of CMYK

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Related topics to CMYK

CcMmYK, CMY, CMYKOG, CMYKOGV, colour, colour management, colour profile, heptachromy, hexachromy, quadrichromy, trichromy, monochromy, process colour, standard colour

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