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Color Mode Converter

Convert RGB color values to CMYK and HSL representations.

Inputs

Results

Cyan (C)

73%

Magenta (M)45%
Yellow (Y)0%
Key/Black (K)4%
Hue (H)217°
Saturation (S)89%
Lightness (L)61%
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the RGB values (Red 0–255, Green 0–255, Blue 0–255) for your screen color.
  2. Review the converted CMYK values (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black percentages) for print.
  3. Check the HSL values (Hue in degrees, Saturation and Lightness percentages) for design systems.
  4. Use CMYK values when specifying colors for offset or digital print production.
  5. Compare RGB and CMYK to understand any gamut shift between screen and print reproduction.

How the result changes with Red (R)

Red (R)Cyan (C)
2689%
8964%
16632%
2306%

What each input means

Red (R)
Red channel value from 0 to 255.
Green (G)
Green channel value from 0 to 255.
Blue (B)
Blue channel value from 0 to 255.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Red (R) = 66, Green (G) = 133, Blue (B) = 244 = 3 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Cyan
    Cyan = c
    73 = 73
  3. Calculate Magenta
    Magenta = m
    45 = 45
  4. Calculate Yellow
    Yellow = y
    0 = 0

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