Question 1

What is the difference between RGB and CMYK?

Accepted Answer

RGB is an additive color model used for screens (emitting light). CMYK is a subtractive model used for printing (reflecting light). Always convert to CMYK before sending designs to print.

Question 2

How do I convert HEX to RGB manually?

Accepted Answer

Split the HEX code into three pairs. Convert each pair from base 16 to base 10. Example: #FF (255) 00 (0) 00 (0) = rgb(255, 0, 0).

Question 3

Why do colors look different on different screens?

Accepted Answer

Different monitors have different color gamuts and calibration settings. sRGB is the standard web color space, but results can still vary.

Question 4

What is 'websafe' color?

Accepted Answer

Originally, a palette of 216 colors that displayed consistently on 8-bit displays. Today, this is largely irrelevant as modern screens support millions of colors.

Question 5

Can I use HSL in all browsers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, HSL is strictly supported in all modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) and is often preferred for its readability.

Question 6

What is the alpha channel?

Accepted Answer

The alpha channel represents the opacity of a color. In RGBA or HSLA, defined as 0 (transparent) to 1 (opaque). HEX uses two extra digits (e.g., #FF000080 for 50% red).

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Question 8

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