Subtractive colour system

Introduction

The subtractive principle of colours is based on the three printing
colours: cyan, magenta and yellow. All printed colours can be produced
by a combination of these three colours. The subtractive principle
is also used in colour photography.

Comparison of the (a) additive and (b) subtractive colour systems.

 

Outgoing relations

  • Subtractive colour system is same as YMC

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