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About CMYK to HSL Converter

Input an CMYK value like 0%, 0%, 100%, 0% and Diversify India’s CMYK to HSL converter will convert this value to an HSL color like hsl(60deg, 100%, 50%).

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

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%.

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%.

Why Convert CMYK to HSL?

Converting CMYK color to HSL is useful when you need to work with color models that are more intuitive for adjusting color relationships and lightness. HSL is often preferred for tasks involving color harmony and design adjustments, while CMYK is primarily used in printing.

How to Convert CMYK to HSL

To convert CMYK to HSL, you need to transform the CMYK values to their equivalent RGB values (refer to our CMYK to RGB article), then convert these RGB values to an HSL code (refer to our RGB to HSL article).

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