When to use CMYK? Use CMYK for any project design that will be physically printed, not viewed on a screen. If you need to recreate your design with ink or paint, the CMYK color mode will give you more accurate results.

What is CMYK and when is it used?

CMYK is used for print pieces like brochures and business cards. RGB stands for the three primary colors, Red, Green and Blue. This model uses light to make their colors bright and if you were to mix all three of them you would get a pure white.

When would you use CMYK versus RGB?

RGB color mode is used for designing digital communication such as websites and television. CMYK color mode is used for designing print communication such as business cards and posters. That's the simple difference.