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Available Color Models

Colors can be defined using the following models:

RGB

The color is expressed as a combination of red, green, and blue values. This is the color model most commonly used for computer graphics.

CMYK

The color is expressed as a combination of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black values. This is the color model most commonly used in color printing.

LAB

The CIE LAB model is a device-independent color model that expresses color using a luminance value and two chrominance values.

Spot

The color is selected from a number of lists of standard ink or ribbon colors provided by established suppliers.

HSV (HSB)

The color is expressed using values for hue, saturation, and value (brightness).

Duotone

Duotone colors are made by overlaying two spot colors. The color that is printed first is called the base color; the color that is printed on top of the base is called the top color.

See Also

Working with Color

Working with Swatch Tables

Applying Colors Using the Color Mixer

Sampling Colors Using the Eyedropper

Defining Colors Using the Color Specs Dialog Box

Setting the Default Fill / Stroke Color

Setting the Background / Foreground Color

Creating Test Swatches