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About HSL to CMYK Converter

Input an HSL value like hsl(0deg, 100%, 50%) and Diversify India’s HSL to CMYK converter will convert this value to an CMYK color like 0%, 100%, 100%, 0%.

HSL color parameters are hue, saturation, and lightness. The output CMYK parameters are Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key.

What is HSL?

In HSL, H is Hue, S is Saturation, and L is Lightness. This color model is used in web design and graphics to define colors in terms of their hue (angle on the color wheel), saturation (intensity), and lightness (brightness). Hue spans 0 to 360 degrees, with saturation and lightness both ranging from 0 to 100%.

What is CMYK?

In CMYK, C is Cyan, M is Magenta, Y is Yellow, and K is Key (Black). This color model is utilized in printing and describes colors by the percentage of four ink colors. Each value ranges from 0% to 100%.

Why Convert HSL to CMYK?

Converting HSL to CMYK is important for translating colors from a digital or design context (where HSL is often used) to a print context (where CMYK is the standard). This conversion ensures that colors used in digital designs are accurately represented in printed materials, helping maintain consistency and quality across different media.

How to Convert HSL to CMYK

To convert HSL to CMYK, you need to transform the hue, saturation, and lightness values to their equivalent RGB values (refer to our HSL to RGB article), then convert these RGB values to CMYK values (refer to our RGB to CMYK article).

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