RYBmalliksi

RYBmalliksi is a term used to describe a specific color mixing model. It is based on the subtractive mixing of three primary colors: red, yellow, and blue. In this model, when these primary colors are mixed in various proportions, they are intended to produce a wide range of secondary and tertiary colors. For instance, red and yellow are mixed to create orange, yellow and blue to create green, and blue and red to create purple.

The RYB color model is traditionally taught in art education and is often used by painters and artists. It is considered a practical approach for understanding how pigments interact on a physical surface. Unlike additive color mixing (like in light), subtractive mixing involves the absorption of certain wavelengths of light by pigments, with the remaining wavelengths being reflected and perceived as color.

While the RYB model is widely recognized, its accuracy in representing the full spectrum of achievable colors is sometimes debated. Modern color theory often favors other models, such as CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and key/black) for printing, or RGB (red, green, and blue) for digital displays, which are considered more scientifically precise for their respective applications. However, the RYB model remains a foundational concept for visual arts and the understanding of pigment mixing.