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First enter the color code to find the conversion and the best matching colors. After that, you can create palettes by clicking on and download color samples.
If you want to use colors from the Sherwin-Williams palette for printing or professional layouts, you can convert colors from Sherwin-Williams to CMYK. SW colors, originally defined in the RGB or LAB color space, are translated into the four printing colors Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black).
Converting Sherwin-Williams to CMYK is ideal when transferring color schemes from paints or coatings into print materials such as brochures, packaging, or brand guidelines. qConv automatically calculates the exact CMYK percentage values and displays them along with RGB, HEX, and LAB data.
Since the SW color space is designed for physical wall paints, minor color variations may occur during the conversion from SW to CMYK. qConv ensures the best possible match through colorimetric calculations based on common print profiles (e.g., FOGRA39 or ISO Coated v2).
How Does the Conversion Work?
In the conversion from Sherwin-Williams to CMYK, the SW color value is first converted to RGB and then into the subtractive CMYK system using the following formulas:
R′ = R / 255, G′ = G / 255, B′ = B / 255 K = 1 − max(R′, G′, B′) C = (1 − R′ − K) / (1 − K) M = (1 − G′ − K) / (1 − K) Y = (1 − B′ − K) / (1 − K)
qConv applies these calculations automatically and rounds them to practical percentage values to ensure consistent results in print systems. Delta-E values and LAB comparisons are also displayed for colorimetric accuracy.
Example & Application
Example: The color SW 7008 Alabaster corresponds in print to approximately cmyk(2%, 2%, 8%, 0%). When converting from SW to CMYK, qConv displays this value automatically, along with LAB and RGB data and a visual preview for print evaluation.
The conversion from Sherwin-Williams to CMYK is particularly helpful for graphic designers, interior designers, and brand agencies who need consistent color schemes across print and digital media. qConv helps you accurately adapt SW colors for print campaigns, posters, or packaging.
Our tip: Use the SW→CMYK conversion when you need to transform corporate colors from the Sherwin-Williams palette into printable values. This ensures accurate color reproduction in brochures, catalogs, and advertisements.
* 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.
The Sherwin-Williams® color system is one of the world’s most comprehensive professional paint collections, featuring more than 1,700 standardized colors used in architecture, interior design, and industrial coatings. Each color is precisely defined by a unique code, ensuring consistent application across different materials and projects.
Sherwin-Williams® paints are formulated for both aesthetic excellence and long-term durability. The brand offers digital color libraries that integrate seamlessly with professional design software, enabling accurate color visualization and matching across print, digital, and real-world surfaces.
Usage
Sherwin-Williams® colors are widely used in residential and commercial architecture, product manufacturing, and brand design. They play a key role in creating mood, atmosphere, and identity within spaces. The color library is available through physical swatches, color fan decks, and digital databases, making it accessible for both design professionals and homeowners.
The system also supports industrial coatings and protective paints, ensuring that the same color tone can be achieved across metals, plastics, and building materials.
Tips for Designers & Architects
When specifying Sherwin-Williams® colors, always verify the finish — matte, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss — as surface texture affects how the color is perceived. For digital projects, qConv allows you to convert any Sherwin-Williams® color into RGB, HEX, or CMYK formats for accurate visualization and brand consistency.
Use qConv to explore matching and complementary colors across Sherwin-Williams®, Pantone®, and RAL® systems to ensure seamless cross-media integration.
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.