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About CMYK to HWB Converter

Input an CMYK value like 100%, 0%, 100%, 0% and Diversify India’s CMYK to HWB converter will convert this value to an HWB color like hwb(120deg 0% 0%).

CMYK color parameters are Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key. The output HWB color parameters are hue, whiteness, and blackness.

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 HWB?

HWB stands for Hue, Whiteness, and Blackness. This color model is used in web design and graphics to define colors based on hue (angle on the color wheel), the amount of white (whiteness), and the amount of black (blackness). The hue ranges from 0 to 360, while whiteness and blackness are percentages from 0% to 100%.

Why Convert CMYK to HWB?

Converting CMYK to HWB is useful because the HWB model simplifies the process of adjusting colors. The HWB model uses hue, whiteness, and blackness, making it easier for designers to tweak colors by altering the amounts of white and black. This approach helps in creating more balanced and aesthetically pleasing color schemes.

How to Convert CMYK to HWB

To convert CMYK to HWB, you first need to transform the cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK) values into their equivalent RGB values (refer to our CMYK to RGB guide). Then, convert these RGB values to HWB (refer to our RGB to HWB guide).

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