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Oct 16, 2023 · Fundamentals

Fundamentals of Color Theory and Color Systems

Fundamentals of color theory explain how light creates the visible spectrum, how additive (RGB) and subtractive (CMY/K) mixing generate colors, describe traditional pigment systems and Japan’s PCCS matrix, detail digital models such as RGB, CMYK, HSV and Lab, compare their gamuts, and illustrate commercial uses like Pantone’s standardized swatches for branding.