Paste a hex color code and get its CMYK values instantly. HEX and CMYK describe the exact same color, screen channels on one side and the four print ink coverages, cyan, magenta, yellow and key, on the other. See the live preview and a table of common hex to CMYK conversions.
Questions
- Are HEX and CMYK the same color?
- Yes. HEX and CMYK are two notations of one color; the converter changes the notation, not the color. Converting back returns the same value, apart from rounding in spaces that use decimals.
- How do I convert HEX to CMYK by hand?
- Split the hex code into its red, green and blue pairs, read each pair as a number from 0 to 255, then apply the CMYK formula shown in How HEX to CMYK Works above. The worked example on this page follows every step with your own color.
- Where does the alpha channel go?
- A hex code with eight digits carries opacity in its last pair (FF is fully opaque). CMYK has a matching form with an extra alpha value; both are listed in the Formats section of this page.
- Is the HEX to CMYK converter free?
- Yes. It runs in your browser with no sign in and no limit; convert as many values as you like. The color itself is the link, so any conversion can be shared or bookmarked.
