Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Note
If you don't see “Reset Essentials” in the menu, choose Window > Work-
space > Essentials before choosing Window > Workspace > Reset Essen-
tials.
Understanding color
There are many ways to experiment with and apply color to your artwork in Adobe Illus-
trator CC. As you work with color, it's important to keep in mind the medium in which the
artwork will be published, such as a print piece or a website. The colors you create need
to be described in the correct way for the medium. This usually requires that you use the
correct color mode and color definitions for your colors. The first part, color modes, will
be described next.
Exploring color modes
Before starting a new illustration, you should decide which color mode the artwork should
use,
CMYK
or
RGB
.
•
CMYK
—Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black are the colors used in four-color pro-
cess printing. These four colors are combined and overlapped in a screen pattern to
create a multitude of other colors. Select this mode for printing (in the New Docu-
ment dialog box or the File > Document Color Mode menu).
•
RGB
—Red, green, and blue light are added together in various ways to create an
array of colors. Select this mode if you are using images for onscreen presentations
or the Internet.
Tip
To learn more about color and graphics, search for “About color” in Illus-
trator Help (Help > Illustrator Help).
When creating a new document, you select a color mode by choosing File > New and pick-
ing the appropriate profile, such as Print, which uses CMYK for the color mode. You can
change the color mode by clicking the arrow to the left of Advanced and making a selec-
tion in the Color Mode menu.
