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What is the difference between CMYK, RGB, Index, and Spot colors?

April 26, 2017CMYK colors index RGB spot

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What is the difference between CMYK, RGB, Index, and Spot colors?

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CMYK: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow & Black inks, make up the colors known as 4-color process. These colors are used in varying percentages to create the spectrum of colors for full-color reproduction in offset printing. RGB and Index color modes are not supported in the offset printing industry. RGB (Red, Green, and Blue) allows a larger percentage of the visible spectrum to be displayed than in CMYK. The RGB color mode is dependent on light being emitted through red, green, and blue phosphors. Monitors, film recorders, and video cameras display color using the RGB mode. Index color is based on a palette of 256 colors. This limited palette is useful for multimedia applications and Web pages. Spot color usually refers to Pantone® specified colors. The Pantone Matching System® assigns numbers to specific ink mixes that are printing industry standards. A Pantone® swatch book can help you chose an appropriate color. Don’t judge colors by the way they look on your monitor, you’ll be surprised how