The RYB Color Model

The RYB color wheel uses Red, Yellow, and Blue as the primary colors.

RYB vs RGB

Computer and Printing Color Models

RGB, standing for Red, Green, and Blue, represents the primary colors used in computer displays, specifically in monitor technology. The RGB color model is based on an additive process, where varying intensities of red, green, and blue light are combined to produce a wide spectrum of colors. When these colors are mixed at their maximum values (#ffffff, or 100% red, 100% green, and 100% blue), they yield white light.

In contrast, the CMYK color model operates on a subtractive basis, utilizing cyan, magenta, and yellow as its primary colors, along with black as a fourth component. In this model, combining all colors results in black, due to its subtractive nature. The ‘K’ in CMYK stands for black, and is included in the model primarily for printing purposes. It’s more efficient and cost-effective to use black ink directly rather than mixing the other three colors to produce black. This model is predominantly employed in the printing industry.