Difference Between RGB and CMYK


In this post, we will understand the difference between RGB and CMYK colour schemes −

RGB Colour Scheme

  • It is used with digital works.

  • The primary colours in this scheme are ‘Red’, ‘Green’, and ‘Blue’.

  • It is an additive Type Mixing scheme.

  • The colours of this scheme’s images are more vibrant.

  • It has a wide range of colours in comparison to CMYK

  • The file formats to work with this colour scheme are JPEG, PNG, and GIF.

CMYK Colour Scheme

  • It is used with print works.

  • The primary colours in this scheme are ‘Cyan’, ‘Magenta’, ‘Yellow’, and ‘Black’.

  • It is a subtractive Type Mixing scheme.

  • The colours of this scheme’s images are less vibrant.

  • It has a small range of colours in comparison to RGB.

  • The file formats to work with this colour scheme are PDF, and EPS.

Updated on: 23-Apr-2021

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