The document discusses different color models including RGB, CMY, and HSV. The RGB model is an additive color model used for displays with primary colors of red, green, and blue. The CMY model is a subtractive color model used in printing with primary colors of cyan, magenta, and yellow. RGB uses light to create colors and is used for digital devices while CMY uses ink on paper. Both models have their advantages and are used in different applications depending on whether light or reflected light is used to produce colors.