---
type: guide
title: "What CMYK Means And Why Print Uses It Instead Of RGB"
description: "What CMYK means and why print uses it instead of RGB; set up files in CMYK so your 4OVER4 colors print exactly as designed."
resource: https://www.4over4.com/guide/cmyk-meaning-what-cmyk-is-in-printing
tags: ["guide"]
timestamp: 2026-08-08T21:25:50.722Z
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# What CMYK Means And Why Print Uses It Instead Of RGB

What CMYK means and why print uses it instead of RGB; set up files in CMYK so your 4OVER4 colors print exactly as designed.

See [all guide concepts](index.md).

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