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Convert from NCS® to HKS®

Brief explanation

The three color values for red, green and blue are derived from the NCS® color palette averages. Then the HKS® color for every color, there will be slight to large color differences between the desired color and the result.

Color that comes closest to the color you are looking for is determined from the three color values.

Since there is not a suitable HKS® color for every color, there will be slight to large color differences between the desired color and the result.

How does it work?

Qconv makes it to you easy. Give the you known NCS®-color-number into the upper field. After confirmation, we are looking for you the appropriate HKS® color for every color, there will be slight to large color differences between the desired color and the result.

You can also quickly and easily find out which other suitable color values are available after a color conversion to the HKS® color for every color, there will be slight to large color differences between the desired color and the result.

For example, in addition to analog, square or complementary colors, you can quickly access shades or lighter colors.

Also, get recommended gradients based on the color you entered.

* Note:

qConv.com searches for the next matching color from the selected color palette. In most cases, there will be minimal or apparent color differences because there is not an exact match for every color.

NCS®-colors

Summary

The NCS®-color-catalog stands for 'Natural Colour System' and standing socially interesting colors. For this it is necessary to have true names that are four digits after the abbreviation NCS® with futher information.

Not every possible number is available as a NCS® color. Since 08. April 2022 there are 2050 NCS® shades you can use.

Usage

The NCS® color system This color catalog can be used worldwide.

HKS® colors

Short description

The HKS® color catalog contains specifically defined colors. For this purpose, unique designations have been defined, which are indicated with one or two digits after the abbreviation HKS® with a number.

Not every possible number exists as an HKS® color. Right now there are 88 HKS® base colors you can use.

Use

The HKS® color system is one of the most common systems for all types of offset printing. This color catalog can be used worldwide.

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