The document explains the RGB and CMYK color models, highlighting that RGB (red, green, blue) is an additive model used for electronic displays, while CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) is a subtractive model used in printing. Key differences include that RGB creates white when all colors are combined, whereas CMYK produces dark brown. It also outlines the conversion process from RGB to CMYK using specific formulas for calculating the key and color components.