CMYK Color Model Explained - How Print Colors Are Mixed #32600 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration depicts a 3D cube with three visible faces colored cyan, magenta, and yellow-the primary subtractive colors used in printing. The black outline and shadow suggest depth, emphasizing how these inks mix to produce a wide gamut of printable colors. Though black (K) is not shown directly, it’s implied as the fourth component in the CMYK system for richer dark tones and cost efficiency.

Used on educational or design-focused web pages explaining color theory, print production, or graphic design fundamentals; matches user intent to understand how physical printing reproduces color.