Why are you using 'K' for black?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

I presume you mean in the CMYK colour model. There are two reasons, partly to avoid confusion with the B for blue, but mainly the K doesn't stand for "black", it stands for "key" - in printing the cyan, magenta and yellow had to be aligned (or keyed) with the black.

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

What else can I help you with?

When was William K. Black born?

William K. Black was born on 1951-09-06.

How do you solve mathematical induction problems?

Assume something (e.g. equations) using k then prove k+1 using k.

In men in black what is Tommy Lee Jones codename?

Tommy Lee Jones was refered to as K, or Agent K

What has the author Sharon K Black written?

Sharon K Black has written: 'Cable television for Europe' -- subject(s): Cable television

What has the author K K Usman written?

K. K. Usman has written: 'Exafs studies using synchrotron radiation'

How do you say black?

bl-ah-k

Which logo has a small black c and a large black k?

calvin klein

What does 36 b k on a p mean?

36 Black Keys On a Piano36 B K on a P means 36 black keys on a piano.

What Scrabble words that end in k but no c?

Black

What has the author J K Jeglum written?

J. K. Jeglum has written: 'Strip clearcutting in black spruce' -- subject(s): Growth, Black spruce, Trees, Clearcutting

What letter is the code -name of Tommy lee Jones 'character in 'men in black'?

The letter K.