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Convert CMYK to RGB

Free online tool to convert CMYK to RGB color formats. Includes live preview, format comparison, and detailed explanations.

CMYK vs RGB

FeatureCMYKRGB
Primary UsePrint design, professional printing, packaging, physical marketing materialsCSS styling, JavaScript color manipulation, screen display calibration, LED programming
ExampleC:80 M:0 Y:0 K:15 for blue, C:0 M:87 Y:68 K:0 for redrgb(52, 152, 219) for blue, rgb(231, 76, 60) for red, rgb(46, 204, 113) for green

What is CMYK?

CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the standard color model for print production. Unlike RGB which is additive (adds light), CMYK is subtractive (removes light via ink absorption). Each value represents the percentage of ink coverage (0-100%). It requires four color channels instead of three.

Used for: Print design, professional printing, packaging, physical marketing materials

What is RGB?

RGB (Red, Green, Blue) defines colors by specifying the intensity of each primary color channel on a scale of 0 to 255. It directly mirrors how screens produce color by combining red, green, and blue light. The format rgb(r, g, b) is natively supported in CSS and is intuitive for adjusting individual color channels.

Used for: CSS styling, JavaScript color manipulation, screen display calibration, LED programming

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