Subtractive mixing refers to the process of mixing colours on surfaces. In printing, the primary colours used are cyan, magenta, and yellow. When mixed together, they can produce a wide range of colours, ideally resulting in black (though this is often replaced with black ink in practical applications).

Subtractive colour mixing in printing systems is more complex than additive mixing. The process involves layering different inks, each with its own translucency and opacity, which can drastically affect the final result. The behaviour of inks can differ based on printing technology.

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