A Hex to CMYK Converter is a digital tool that helps you convert colors from HEX (hexadecimal) format—commonly used in web design—to CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) format, which is essential for professional printing.
This is especially useful for designers and developers who need to bridge the gap between screen and print color formats. While HEX works great for websites and apps, printers need CMYK to produce the same colors accurately on paper.
When you’re designing online, you likely use HEX or RGB colors. But when it comes time to print flyers, business cards, posters, or packaging, those colors need to be translated into a CMYK format so printers can produce them with inks.
If you skip this step, you might end up with printed colors that look totally different than expected.
Need to convert a HEX color code to CMYK? This free tool by Redstaglabs makes it quick and effortless! Whether you’re working on a print design, branding project, or prepping files for professional printers, just paste or pick a HEX color and instantly get its CMYK equivalent – ready to copy with a single click.
Feature | HEX | CMYK |
---|---|---|
Use Case | Web design & digital media | Print media & packaging |
Format | 6-character hexadecimal | 4 values (C, M, Y, K) |
Example | #FF5733 | 0% C, 65% M, 80% Y, 0% K |
Color Accuracy | Device/display dependent | Ink-based, optimized for paper |
Editable | Easy for developers | Preferred by printers |
Enter or Paste a HEX Code
Example: #FF5733
Not sure what HEX code to use? You can also pick a color using the built-in color selector.
Get Instant CMYK Output
The tool automatically converts your HEX input into a CMYK value in real-time.
Copy with One Click
Once the CMYK code appears, simply click the “Copy” button and you’re done!
✅ Live Color Preview – See the color you’re converting in real-time.
✅ Color Picker Support – Don’t know a HEX code? Just pick a color!
✅ One-Click Copy – Copy your CMYK value instantly with a single button.
✅ Mobile-Friendly UI – Use it on-the-go with any device.
✅ Absolutely Free – No sign-ups, no hidden costs, ever.
100% Free to Use – No signup, no limits.
Accurate Conversion – Perfect for designers & print professionals.
Color Picker Included – Choose visually or paste a color code.
Fast & Mobile-Friendly – Works on any device.
One-Click Copy – Saves time and effort.
HEX (Hexadecimal) is a 6-digit code used in web design to represent colors.
CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) is used in printing. It’s essential for converting digital designs into print-ready formats.
Example:
HEX: #4CAF50
CMYK: 61% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 100% Yellow, 20% Black
Color Name | HEX Code | CMYK Conversion |
---|---|---|
Red | #FF0000 | 0% C, 100% M, 100% Y, 0% K |
Green | #00FF00 | 100% C, 0% M, 100% Y, 0% K |
Blue | #0000FF | 100% C, 100% M, 0% Y, 0% K |
Black | #000000 | 0% C, 0% M, 0% Y, 100% K |
White | #FFFFFF | 0% C, 0% M, 0% Y, 0% K |
Orange | #FFA500 | 0% C, 35% M, 100% Y, 0% K |
Graphic designers
Print professionals
Web-to-print converters
UI/UX developers
Anyone working with both digital and print formats!
The tool will notify you instantly and prevent conversion until a valid 6-digit Hex code (e.g., #1A2B3C
) is entered.
Absolutely! The tool is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive—no technical background needed.
While CMYK values are approximations from screen-based colors, they are accurate enough for most professional print jobs. Always check with your printer for final proofing.
Yes, it is fully compatible with all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
Yes! Whether on a tablet or smartphone, the tool is fully responsive and works seamlessly on mobile.
All CMYK values are displayed in percentages (e.g., C: 0%, M: 100%
), which is standard in printing.
Yes, it’s free for both personal and commercial use. No licensing or attribution required.
No personal data or color inputs are stored. The tool is privacy-friendly and doesn’t save anything you enter.
We use industry-standard formulas to approximate CMYK values from HEX. These are accurate enough for most design and print tasks.
You can easily copy the CMYK code with one click and paste it anywhere—email, chat, or design software.
HEX is used for web design, while CMYK is for print. Converting ensures colors look consistent across mediums.
Yes! Redstaglabs offers this tool completely free—no sign-ups, trials, or hidden fees.
Yes, you can copy the values directly into Illustrator, Photoshop, or other design tools that support CMYK.
Yes, it accepts both. For example, #ABCDEF
and #abcdef
will return the same CMYK result.
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