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Convert from CMYK to RGB

Short explanation

If you want to display a print color digitally, you have to convert the color from CMYK to RGB. This means that three screen colors Red, Green and Blue are calculated from the four printing colors Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key (Black). This means you can not only print your colors, but also display them correctly online or on monitors.

The conversion from CMYK to RGB is done using a mathematical formula that calculates the light values for the screen from the percentage values of the print colors. qConv automatically converts the color values and displays the corresponding RGB color code - ideal for web design, digital visualizations or brand colors in the online presence.

As the CMYK system works subtractively and RGB additively, there may be a slight color difference when converting from CMYK to RGB. Nevertheless, the conversion offers a precise approximation of the desired color tone for digital applications. The CMYK to RGB conversion is an indispensable step for consistent color reproduction, especially when transferring print templates to online media.

How does the conversion work?

The conversion from CMYK to RGB is based on formulas that recalculate the color components. The following applies:

Red = 255 × (1 - cyan / 100) × (1 - black / 100)
Green = 255 × (1 - magenta / 100) × (1 - black / 100)
Blue = 255 × (1 - yellow / 100) × (1 - black / 100)

This is how print colors are translated into light colors. If you regularly compare color values between digital and printed media, it is worth converting CMYK to RGB to detect color deviations early on. qConv handles this process automatically and displays related color models such as HEX, LAB or HSL in addition to the RGB value.

In practice, the accuracy of the CMYK-RGB conversion also depends on the ICC color profile used (e.g. ISO Coated V2, FOGRA39). These profiles describe how colors are reproduced on certain devices and ensure consistent results - from print to screen preview. qConv takes these relationships into account so that your colors are displayed as realistically as possible.

Example & application

A practical example: The print color alice blue has the CMYK value cmyk(6%, 3%, 0%, 0%). After the conversion, the RGB value rgb(240, 247, 255) results. You can perform this conversion from CMYK to RGB directly with qConv - easily online and free of charge.

Whether you are developing a logo, a brochure or a website - the conversion from CMYK to RGB is crucial to keep colors consistent. qConv helps you to convert each color precisely, analyze color deviations and find suitable alternative values. This allows you to achieve perfect results both in print and on the screen.

Our tip: After the conversion from CMYK to RGB, compare the two color spaces visually to ensure that your design looks harmonious in both media worlds. With qConv, you can also convert entire palettes, create color gradients or automatically generate analog and complementary RGB colors.

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CMYK color profile

Short description

The CMYK color model (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the standard color space for professional four-color printing. It describes how colors are created by mixing printing inks on physical material - usually paper. In contrast to RGB, which adds light colors, CMYK works subtractively: the more color is applied, the less light is reflected - and the darker the result appears.

Each of the four colors can have a value between 0% and 100%. A high percentage value stands for high color coverage in the print. By combining these values, several trillion CMYK color tones can be generated - however, the displayable color gamut is lower than that of RGB, which is why conversions can lead to visible color deviations.

Use

The CMYK color system is the industry standard in printing - from magazines, catalogs and packaging to corporate designs. Every professional print shop works with CMYK color profiles (e.g. ISO Coated v2, FOGRA39) to ensure consistent and accurate color results. Designers should therefore convert their RGB or HEX colors to CMYK before approving them for printing in order to minimize colour deviations.

In digital design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or Affinity Designer, the CMYK color space can be selected directly as a working profile. This allows printing colors to be simulated exactly and checked visually at an early stage.

Tips for designers & agencies

When converting screen colors (RGB/HEX) to CMYK, note that particularly bright blue, green and neon tones appear duller in print. A soft proof preview helps to assess the color appearance. For corporate designs, use CMYK color values from verified brand guidelines or Pantone references to achieve consistent print results.

When working with qConv, you can convert any digital color to exact CMYK values in seconds, compare color deviations and even generate matching alternative palettes.

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RGB Color Space

Short Description

The RGB color model (Red, Green, Blue) is the foundation of digital color representation — from monitors and smartphones to LED lighting. It is based on additive color mixing: when all three primary colors are combined at maximum intensity, white is produced; when no light is emitted, the result is black.

Each of the three color components can take a value between 0 and 255, resulting in a total of 16,777,216 possible RGB colors that the human eye can perceive on modern displays. RGB is therefore the standard format for digital media and the basis of many color conversions, such as to HEX or CMYK.

Usage

RGB is used in all digital applications — from web design, UI/UX design and app development to video, animation, and 3D graphics. It defines color representation on light-based devices and forms the foundation of every screen display.

Design tools like Adobe Photoshop, Figma, or Sketch rely on RGB color values to define precise web colors that can later be converted into HEX or HSL formats. RGB is also the reference for modern color profiles like sRGB, Adobe RGB, or Display P3, which represent different gamuts for various display types.

Tips for Designers & Agencies

To ensure consistent appearance across devices, designers should always work with standardized profiles such as sRGB. Colors may appear slightly different on mobile devices, laptops, and monitors due to varying light output.

With qConv, you can easily convert any RGB value into print-ready CMYK or Pantone® tones. It precisely bridges the gap between digital and print color spaces while offering related harmonies, contrasts, and shades for creative exploration.

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