Color Picker Lab

HEX to CMYK Converter

Paste a hex code and get CMYK values for print. Remember: bright screen colors often print less vivid, so always confirm with a printed proof.

CMYK cmyk(76%, 47%, 0%, 4%)

For print — screen colors can look duller on paper. CMYK is an approximation, not an exact match; always check a printed proof.

About HEX to CMYK

HEX/RGB describes light on a screen (additive); CMYK describes ink on paper (subtractive). The conversion is an approximation because many screen colors fall outside the CMYK gamut. Use this as a starting point and verify with your printer’s color profile and a physical proof.

HEX to CMYK examples

HEXCMYK
#FF0000cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 0%)
#FFD700cmyk(0%, 16%, 100%, 0%)
#0000FFcmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 0%)

Frequently asked questions

Why does my printed color look different?
Screens emit light (additive RGB) while print mixes ink (subtractive CMYK), and many bright screen colors fall outside the CMYK gamut — so they reproduce duller on paper. Your paper, ink, and printer profile all shift the result, which is why a printed proof is the only way to confirm the color.
Is hex to CMYK exact?
No — it’s an approximation; verify with a proof.