HEX to CMYK Color Converter
Instantly convert Hexadecimal (HEX) to Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black) (CMYK) color codes. Enter any HEX value and get the CMYK equivalent in real time — no signup required.
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#6366F1
All formats
rgb(99, 102, 241)
hsl(239, 84%, 67%)
cmyk(59%, 58%, 0%, 5%)
HEX vs CMYK — What's the Difference?
HEX
Hexadecimal
A 6-digit hex code (#RRGGBB) representing red, green, and blue channels in base-16. The most widely used color format in web development and CSS.
Example: color: #6366f1
CMYK
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black)
Four percentages for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black ink. The standard color model for print design and professional publishing.
Example: Not natively supported in CSS (convert to HEX first)
How to Convert HEX to CMYK
All conversion math runs in your browser using the sRGB color space. No data is sent to a server.
Common Colors — HEX to CMYK Reference Table
| Color | HEX | CMYK |
|---|---|---|
| Red | #FF0000 | cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 0%) |
| Green | #008000 | cmyk(100%, 0%, 100%, 50%) |
| Blue | #0000FF | cmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 0%) |
| White | #FFFFFF | cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 0%) |
| Black | #000000 | cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 100%) |
| Orange | #FFA500 | cmyk(0%, 35%, 100%, 0%) |
| Purple | #800080 | cmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 50%) |
| Yellow | #FFFF00 | cmyk(0%, 0%, 100%, 0%) |
| Cyan | #00FFFF | cmyk(100%, 0%, 0%, 0%) |
| Magenta | #FF00FF | cmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 0%) |
| Gray | #808080 | cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 50%) |
| Pink | #FFC0CB | cmyk(0%, 25%, 20%, 0%) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert HEX to CMYK?
To convert HEX to CMYK: Step 1: HEX → RGB. Step 2: K = 1 − max(R,G,B)/255. Then C = (1−R/255−K)/(1−K), similarly M and Y. Use the converter above to do this instantly for any color value.
What is the HEX color format?
Hexadecimal (HEX) — A 6-digit hex code (#RRGGBB) representing red, green, and blue channels in base-16. The most widely used color format in web development and CSS.
What is the CMYK color format?
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black) (CMYK) — Four percentages for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black ink. The standard color model for print design and professional publishing.
Is this HEX to CMYK converter free?
Yes. It is completely free, works in your browser with no signup or upload. All color math runs locally.
Can I convert CMYK back to HEX?
Yes — use the swap button in the converter above, or visit the CMYK to HEX converter page directly.