CMYK Color Model Explained - How Print Colors Are Mixed #3597341 (License: Personal Use)

This glossy, 3D-style diagram illustrates the subtractive CMYK color model used in print production, with four translucent spheres representing cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (K). Where the spheres overlap, they form secondary colors-red, green, and blue-and the central intersection yields near-black, simulating how ink layers combine on paper. The reflective highlights and gradient shading enhance the perception of depth and transparency, making the abstract concept visually intuitive.

This image is commonly used on educational pages about graphic design, printing fundamentals, or color theory; it supports user intent to understand how physical color mixing differs from digital RGB models, especially for designers preparing print-ready files.