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Convert RGB to CMYK

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

RGB vs CMYK

FeatureRGBCMYK
Primary UseCSS styling, JavaScript color manipulation, screen display calibration, LED programmingPrint design, professional printing, packaging, physical marketing materials
Examplergb(52, 152, 219) for blue, rgb(231, 76, 60) for red, rgb(46, 204, 113) for greenC:80 M:0 Y:0 K:15 for blue, C:0 M:87 Y:68 K:0 for red

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

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

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