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About Hex to CMYK Converter

Input an Hex value like #f00 and Diversify India’s Hex to CMYK converter will convert this value to an CMYK color like 0%, 100%, 100%, 0%.

The Hex value can be a 3, 4, 6, or 8-digit hexadecimal color code. The output CMYK parameters are Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key.

What is Hex?

HEX, short for hexadecimal, is a color code used in web design that represents colors using six characters. Each pair of characters defines the intensity of the red, green, and blue channels, respectively. HEX codes start with a “#” followed by six alphanumeric characters (0-9, A-F).

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 Hex to CMYK?

Converting HEX to CMYK is essential for preparing colors for print. While HEX is commonly used in digital design and web development, CMYK is the standard color model for printing. This conversion helps ensure that digital colors are accurately reproduced in printed materials, maintaining color fidelity across different formats.

How to Convert Hex to CMYK

To convert HEX to CMYK, you need to transform the hexadecimal color values to their equivalent RGB values (refer to our HEX to RGB article), then convert these RGB values to CMYK values (refer to our RGB to CMYK article).

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