A Practical Guide to Color Models (RGB, HEX, PMS, CMYK)
Understanding colors can be complex, especially when navigating the differences between print and screen colors. Knowing the right color model is crucial when designing a church website, creating social media content, or preparing print materials. Here are the major color models used today:
1. RGB (Red, Green, Blue) Best for digital screens (computers, TVs, smartphones)
Colors in the RGB system are created by combining varying intensities of red, green, and blue light. Each color channel can have a value from 0 to 255, resulting in over 16 million possible colors.
Benefits:
- Vibrancy: RGB allows for highly vibrant and bright colors, perfect for digital screens.
- Flexibility: Widely supported by most digital platforms and software.
2. HEX (Hexadecimal) Best for web design
HEX is a six-digit code...