RGB to CMYK converter
CMYK approximates your screen color as ink coverage: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black percentages for print.
How this works
- 1 Paste or type your RGB value; the tool reads it as you type.
- 2 The CMYK value updates live, along with every other format.
- 3 Click any code to copy it, or use bulk mode for a whole list.
- HEX
- #e08b3d
- RGB
- rgb(224, 139, 61)
- RGBA
- rgba(224, 139, 61, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(29, 72%, 56%)
- HSV
- hsv(29, 73%, 88%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 38%, 73%, 12%)
- LAB
- lab(66.0 28.7 54.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(71.2% 0.138 59.8)
Guide
When you need CMYK instead of RGB
Print vendors and packaging dielines speak CMYK. Converting early shows you which colors will survive the trip and which will dull.
FAQ
FAQs
Why does my vivid color look duller in CMYK?
Ink can't reproduce everything light can. Saturated oranges, greens, and blues sit outside the CMYK gamut, so they compress toward the printable version. Always request a physical proof for brand color.
Is this conversion exact?
No CMYK conversion is: the true result depends on the printer's ICC profile, paper, and inks. Treat these values as the standard starting point.
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