Which of the following color models are defined with three primary colors ?
2014
Which of the following color models are defined with three primary colors ?
- A.
RGB and HSV color models
- B.
CMY and HSV color models
- C.
HSV and HLS color models
- D.
RGB and CMY color models
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Correct answer: D
Answer: RGB and CMY color models.
RGB: An additive color model based on three primary colors — red, green, and blue — combined in varying intensities to produce a wide range of colors (commonly used in screens and light-emitting devices).
CMY: A subtractive color model using three primary inks or pigments — cyan, magenta, and yellow — that selectively absorb light to produce colors (commonly used in printing; often extended to CMYK by adding black for deeper blacks).
Why HSV and HLS are not three-primary models: HSV and HLS represent colors by parameters (hue, saturation, value/lightness) and are coordinate transforms derived from RGB. They describe color properties rather than specifying a set of three primary colors.