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type: faq
title: "What is CMYK?"
description: "CMYK is the color mode used in printing. It builds every color by combining four inks: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black (the K stands for Key). It is a sub"
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tags: ["Marketing Materials", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What is CMYK?

CMYK is the color mode used in printing. It builds every color by combining four inks: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black (the K stands for Key). It is a sub

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