What is the difference between RGB and CMYK color modes?

You're diving into the essential world of color in design! Here's a breakdown of the difference between RGB and CMYK color modes:

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)

For Digital Displays: RGB is the color model used for anything that displays images on a screen, such as:
- Computer monitors
- TVs
- Smartphones
- Tablets
- Cameras
Additive Color: RGB is an additive color model. This means that colors are created by adding light together. When all three colors (red, green, and blue) are at their brightest, you get white. When there's no light, you get black.
Wide Color Gamut: RGB has a wider range of colors (called a "gamut") than CMYK. This means it can produce more vibrant and saturated colors.

CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black)

For Printing: CMYK is the color model used for printing. This includes things like:
- Brochures
- Business cards
- Magazines
- Posters
- Packaging
Subtractive Color: CMYK is a subtractive color model. This means that colors are created by subtracting light from white. When all four colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) are combined, you get black. When there's no ink, you get white (the color of the paper).
Smaller Color Gamut: CMYK has a smaller color gamut than RGB. This means that some of the very bright and saturated colors you can see on a screen might not be able to be reproduced accurately in print.