1. Computing & Technology

How Color Works

To use color in desktop publishing we need to understand at least the basics of color theory, how color is perceived, and the different ways of representing color on screen and in print. Start with the basics of color wheels, subtractive and additive color, and RGB vs. CMYK.
  1. Process Color (CMYK)
  2. Spot Color
  3. Web Color
  4. Printing Inks

Color Basics for Print and Web

Color is different depending on whether it's on screen or on paper. And color on paper is different when it's paint vs. ink. Learn the basics.

Color Wheels

Explore color wheels (not exactly what you learned in elementary school)and additive and subtractive colors.

RGB & CMYK

Look at the way color is specified on screen and in print.

Hues, Tints, Shades, Saturation

Find illustrated definitions for these color terms.

Hi-Fi Colour

Tom Arah looks at CMYK and the technologies that could replace it.

Color Tutorials

Read tutorials on choosing colors, bitmaps, CYMK, and more from Ron Woolley.

Additive Color

J. Scruggs has a good explanation of additive color with examples.

Subtractive Color

J. Scruggs provides a good discussion of subtractive color with examples.

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