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> In theory, the combination of CMY at 100% (100,100,100) creates black, In practice it creates a muddy brown due to limitations of toner (and ink) secondaries.

Does anyone know why this is?

> "K" is used for black to avoid confusion with Blue and because the black component is the "Key" for a set of color separations

I always assumed it was just because "K" is the last letter in "black" — apparently not!

parent gnicholas 2 years ago

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