Why isn’t “Rich Black” made up of 100% of CMYK?
- March 17, 2012
- The Science of Design
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Here’s a great example of why graphic design leans more towards science than art. When designing something for print, the topic of “Rich Black” may come up, so here are a few questions to think about before continuing: What is “Rich Black”? Why is rich black not made up of 100% of CMYK? When should rich black be used (and avoided)?





