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HEX to CMYK

Convert HEX color codes to CMYK values with precision, essential for print design workflows

Color Converter

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Enter a 6-character hex code (without the #)

Click color swatches for examples

Color Result

CMYK Values

Cyan 0%
Magenta 0%
Yellow 0%
Key (Black) 0%

RGB Equivalent

rgb(255, 255, 255)

Conversion Examples

Red

HEX: #FF0000

CMYK: 0, 100, 100, 0

Green

HEX: #00FF00

CMYK: 100, 0, 100, 0

Blue

HEX: #0000FF

CMYK: 100, 100, 0, 0

Yellow

HEX: #FFFF00

CMYK: 0, 0, 100, 0

Magenta

HEX: #FF00FF

CMYK: 0, 100, 0, 0

Cyan

HEX: #00FFFF

CMYK: 100, 0, 0, 0

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About This Tool

Our HEX to CMYK converter bridges the gap between digital and print design by accurately converting HEX color codes to CMYK values used in professional printing.

HEX (hexadecimal) color codes are the standard for digital design, representing colors as combinations of red, green, and blue light. CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is used for print media, using subtractive color mixing.

The conversion process first transforms HEX to RGB, then converts RGB to CMYK using industry-standard algorithms that account for the different color gamuts and reproduction methods of digital and print media.

This tool is essential for designers preparing digital artwork for print, ensuring accurate color representation in the final printed product.

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