What does RGB mean?

RGB stands for Red, Green and Blue and is a colour model used to display colours on digital screens. In this model, the three primary colours are mixed at different intensities to represent a wide variety of colours. All screens – whether computers, smartphones or televisions – use the RGB model to reproduce colour.

Designers work with the RGB model when creating graphics or designs for the web or digital applications, as these colours can be displayed more intensely and brightly on a screen. The RGB model offers a greater range of colours because light is added, in contrast to CMYK, which works with subtractive colours.