Trivia: In printing, what does each letter of the acronym CMYK represent?

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The acronym CMYK stands for the four primary colors used in color printing:

• C → Cyan

• M → Magenta

• Y → Yellow

• K → Key (Black)

Why is Black Represented by "K"?

• The "K" stands for "Key", referring to black ink, which is the key color used for defining detail and contrast in printing.

• It avoids confusion with "B" (which could mean Blue).

How CMYK Works in Printing:

• CMYK is a subtractive color model, meaning colors are created by subtracting light.

• When cyan, magenta, and yellow are mixed, they should ideally produce black, but in practice, they create a muddy brown.

• Black ink (K) is added to create true blacks and better contrast.