What does CMYK stand for?

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black).

The letter ‘K’ is used for Black because ‘B’ already denotes Blue in the RGB color system.

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue and is a commonly used digital color space for screens.

The CMYK color space is used for all print-related mediums.

This includes brochures, documents and of course packaging.

What Exactly is Pantone?

The PMS is a standardized color matching system that ensures accuracy according to a specific type of color and is coded through a numbering system, also known as Pantone.

Although PMS is most popularly associated with the printing industry, it is also heavily used in the manufacture of plastics, clothes, fabrics, and paint.

The PMS color guide is the dominant guide used by designers, manufacturers, clients, artists, and printers. The system is widely adopted primarily because of its highly accurate color identification, quality control, and meticulous design specification.