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MahaMN
MahaMN
Feb 23, 2026 3:15 PM UTC
Question

RBG, CMYK & Blend Mode

I am able to get CMY color from RBG color by using Lighten Blend Mode. 

 

 

 

How can I get RBG from CMY?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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    Feb 23, 2026 3:40 PM UTC

    CMYK is not RGB and in your example the overlap or R, G and B is white(-ish), not black(-ish) as it should be in CMYK. 

     

    Setting the Blend Mode for 100% Cyan, 100% Magenta, 100% yellow to »Multiply« (over white) in CMYK will produce red, green and blue, but naturally not RGB. 

     

    What is the point of this exercise? 

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    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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    Feb 23, 2026 3:51 PM UTC

    One could also put the multiplying Layers into a Group with the Blend Mode »Normal«. 

     

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