HEX to CMYK Converter
Convert a hex color code to CMYK print values. Free, instant, and private.
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Convert a hex color code to CMYK percentages for print work. Enter a three or six digit hex value and read the cyan, magenta, yellow, and black amounts. Useful when a web color needs to be sent to a printer.
How this is calculated
The hex code is read as RGB, then converted with the standard CMYK formula: black is one minus the largest channel, and each ink is the remaining shortfall divided by one minus black. Values are shown as whole percentages.
How to use
- Enter a hex color code, for example #3366cc or #abc.
- The cmyk() result appears below as you type.
- Copy the CMYK values into your print or design tool.
Examples
- #3366cc:
cmyk(75%, 50%, 0%, 20%) - #ff0000:
cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 0%)
FAQ
- Do you support 3-digit hex codes?
- Yes. Shorthand like #abc is expanded to #aabbcc before converting, the same rule browsers use.
- Will my printer produce this exact color?
- CMYK from a screen color is an approximation. For a critical brand color, confirm against a printed proof or a color-managed profile.