HEX to CMYK Converter

Convert hexadecimal web color codes to CMYK print percentages instantly in your browser.

Visual Color Picker
#14b8a6
Color Conversions

Complementary Palette

Analogous Palette

Triadic Palette

Monochromatic Palette

135°

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Supported: JPEG, PNG, GIF, SVG, WebP (max 10 MB)

Extracted Details
Hover Pixel Color:
#ffffff
Selected Color:
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Hover over the image to preview pixel colors. Click to select and load that color into the main converter fields (HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK).

Sample Text Display
Contrast Ratio 4.5:1
Small Text (WCAG AA - 4.5:1) Pass
Large Text (WCAG AA - 3.0:1) Pass
Small Text (WCAG AAA - 7.0:1) Pass
Large Text (WCAG AAA - 4.5:1) Pass

What is the HEX to CMYK Converter?

Convert HEX color codes to CMYK print values online. Free, instant browser-based HEX to CMYK converter for designers preparing digital assets for print production.

How to use the HEX to CMYK Converter?

  1. Enter your 3-digit or 6-digit HEX color code (e.g. #14b8a6 or #fff) in the HEX input field.
  2. The tool will instantly calculate the matching CMYK values (e.g. cmyk(89%, 0%, 10%, 28%)).
  3. Click 'Copy' to copy the formatted CMYK string to your clipboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does HEX to CMYK conversion work?

HEX is first converted to RGB (each hex pair becomes a 0-255 value). Then RGB is converted to CMYK using: K = 1 - max(R,G,B)/255, C = (1 - R/255 - K)/(1-K), M = (1 - G/255 - K)/(1-K), Y = (1 - B/255 - K)/(1-K).

Why convert HEX to CMYK?

Web designers work in HEX for CSS but print designers need CMYK values for offset printing. This converter bridges the gap — design in HEX on screen, get the CMYK equivalent for your print shop's specifications.

Will my brand colors look the same in print?

There may be slight visual differences because CMYK has a narrower color gamut than RGB/HEX. Vibrant neon or highly saturated digital colors may appear slightly muted when printed. Always request a color proof from your printer.