Color Theory 101
RGB vs CMYK
RGB (Red, Green, Blue) is an additive color model used for digital screens. Light is added together to create colors. When all three are combined at full intensity, you get white.
CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is a subtractive color model used for printing. Ink subtracts brightness from white paper. When all colors are combined, you get black (or a dark muddy brown, hence the need for pure Black 'K').
HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness)
HSL is often considered more intuitive for humans than RGB.
- Hue: The color type (0-360°).
- Saturation: The intensity or purity of the color (0-100%).
- Lightness: How bright the color is (0-100%).