Hex to CMYK Converter
Convert a hex color code to CMYK, live as you type.
Updates live as you type. This is a device-independent approximation — a real print CMYK value's appearance depends on the printer/paper's own ICC color profile, so treat this as a preview, not exact color matching. Runs entirely in your browser.
Need the opposite? Use CMYK to Hex Converter
What is Hex to CMYK Converter?
Converts a hex color code to its CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/black) print equivalent, with a live color swatch — useful when you have a brand color as a hex code (from CSS, a design file, or a style guide) and need the CMYK values for a print vendor, business card, or packaging spec. This uses the standard device-independent formula for converting a screen hex value into subtractive (print) color percentages. Treat the result as a starting point for a print job, not a guarantee — real print output depends on your printer and paper's own ICC color profile, which no hex-based formula can fully replicate. Everything runs entirely in your browser; nothing you enter is sent to a server.
FAQ
No — real print output depends on your printer and paper's own ICC color profile. Treat this as a preview/estimate, not exact print color matching.
Standard 6-digit hex codes (with or without a leading #), matching what CSS, design tools, and browsers use.
Use the paired CMYK to Hex Converter for the reverse direction.