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Why is the CMYK color model categorized as a subtractive color system?

Combining inks subtracts or absorbs reflected light wavelengths, resulting in darker colors approaching black as more ink is added. Adding color pigments subtracts physical weight from printed paper sheets. The computer display subtracts electronic voltage to render cyan, magenta, and yellow pixels. CMYK colors subtract digital file size compared to RGB image files.

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Combining inks subtracts or absorbs reflected light wavelengths, resulting in darker colors approaching black as more ink is added.

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