CMYK to RGB

CMYK and RGB use fundamentally different color mixing methods. CMYK is subtractive (colors absorb light) used for print, while RGB is additive (colors emit light) used for digital displays. This means some colors can't be perfectly replicated across both models.

Use CMYK for any project that will be printed (brochures, business cards, etc.) and RGB for digital projects (websites, apps, digital displays). This ensures the most accurate color representation in the final medium.

Our conversion uses precise algorithms, but due to the different color gamuts (range of colors) between CMYK and RGB, perfect conversion isn't always possible. Some print colors can't be perfectly replicated on screens and vice versa.

RGB values represent the intensity of red, green, and blue light (0-255) that combine to create colors on digital displays. When all three values are maximum (255), you get white. When all are minimum (0), you get black.

The "K" in CMYK stands for "Key" because in traditional printing, the black plate was often the key plate that aligned all other colors. It's also used to avoid muddy blacks that would result from combining full cyan, magenta, and yellow.