What is additive and subractive?

Additive and subtractive refer to two different methods of color mixing. Additive color mixing involves combining light colors, where red, green, and blue (RGB) are the primary colors; when combined, they create white light. Subtractive color mixing involves mixing pigments or dyes, with cyan, magenta, and yellow (CMY) as the primary colors; when combined, they absorb light, producing darker colors and ultimately black when all are mixed. These principles are fundamental in various fields, including art, design, and digital imaging.