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Process Colors

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Last Updated May 24, 2021 7:52 am

Refers to the CMYK color model used in offset printing. An image is separated into the four colors and printed as a series of dots, with colors in close proximity to each other. When viewed, the dots are blended and appear as solid colors to the human eye.

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