What is RGB

RGB is a color model used for digital screens. It creates colors by combining three primary colors of light: Red, Green and Blue. Each component’s intensity ranges from 0 to 255, allowing for a wide range of colors. Examples include:

• 0 means no light of that color is emitted (black).
• 255 means the maximum intensity of that color.

For Instance:

• RGB(255, 0, 0) represents pure red.
• RGB(0, 255, 0) represents pure green.
• RGB(0, 0, 255) represents pure blue.
• RGB(0, 0, 0) represents pure Black.
• RGB(255, 255, 255) represents pure White.

What is CMYK?

CMYK is a color model used in printing, based on subtractive color mixing:

• Cyan (C): A blue-green color.
• Magenta (M): A purplish-red color.
• Yellow (Y): A bright yellow color.
• Black (K): Key or black ink, used for adding depth and definition.

CMYK values range from 0% (no ink) to 100% (full ink). For instance, pure black is represented as (0%, 0%, 0%, 100%).

How to Convert RGB to CMYK?

The conversion involves several steps:

1. Normalize the RGB values by dividing each component by 255.
2. Calculate the CMY values:
3. Calculate the Key (Black) component:
4. Adjust CMY values to account for the Key component:

Convert these fractions to percentages to get the CMYK values.

Conversion Example

Let’s convert RGB (102, 205, 170) to CMYK:

1. Normalize RGB:
2. Calculate CMY:
3. Calculate Key:
4. Adjust CMY for Key:
5. Convert to percentages:
• C = 50%, M = 0%, Y = 16%, K = 20%

Result: CMYK (50%, 0%, 16%, 20%)

Using Our RGB to CMYK Converter Tool

Our online RGB to HSL Converter Tool simplifies the process with an intuitive interface. Here’s how to use it:

1. Input RGB Values: Enter the Red, Green and Blue values in their respective fields.
2. Click Convert: Hit the Convert to CMYK button.
3. View CMYK Output: Instantly see the corresponding CMYK values in result section.
4. Click on the copy icon to copy the CMYK Code.