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CMYK to HSV

How to Manually Convert CMYK to HSV?

Converting CMYK to HSV also involves a series of steps to accurately represent colors in terms of their Hue, Saturation, and Value. Below is the manual calculation for this conversion:

Normalization of CMYK Values

Before proceeding with the conversion, normalize the CMYK values by dividing each component by 100:

C* = C/100

M* = M/100

Y* = Y/100

K* = K/100

Example: Let's consider the CMYK values:

  • Cyan (C) = 50%
  • Magenta (M) = 25%
  • Yellow (Y) = 0%
  • Black (K) = 20%

Interpreting Formula:

  • C* = 50 / 100 = 0.5
  • M* = 25 / 100 = 0.25
  • Y* = 0 / 100 = 0
  • K* = 20 / 100 = 0.2

Conversion to RGB

Once normalized, convert the CMYK values to RGB using the following formulas:

R = 255 × (1 - C*) × (1 - K*)

G = 255 × (1 - M*) × (1 - K*)

B = 255 × (1 - Y*) × (1 - K*)

Interpreting Formula:

  • R = 255 × (1 - 0.5) × (1 - 0.2) = 102
  • G = 255 × (1 - 0.25) × (1 - 0.2) = 153
  • B = 255 × (1 - 0) × (1 - 0.2) = 204

Conversion to HSV

With the RGB values obtained, convert them to HSV using the following steps:

Hue (H): It is calculated based on the relative positions of the normalized RGB values.

Saturation (S): It is calculated based on the maximum and minimum RGB values.

Value (V): It is calculated as the maximum of the normalized RGB values.

To understand its detailed conversion, check our RGB to HSV conversion tool.

Interpreting Formula:

After normalizing the RGB-obtained values and utilizing formulas, here’s the final result:

  • H: 210°
  • S: 50%
  • V: 80%

Examples to Convert CMYK to HSV with Formula without Tool

Example 1:

CMYK Values: (100%, 20%, 80%, 10%)

HSV Values: (135°, 100%, 72%)

Color Representation: It is a shade of teal green.

Example 2:

CMYK Values: (10%, 60%, 60%, 10%)

HSV Values: (0°, 56%, 81%)

Color Representation: It is a shade of orange.

Example 3:

CMYK Values: (100%, 0%, 100%, 0%)

HSL Values: (120°, 100%, 100%)

Color Representation: It is a vibrant shade of green.

Example 4:

CMYK Values: (0%, 100%, 50%, 0%)

HSV Values: (330°, 100%, 100%)

Color Representation: It is a shade of pink, often referred to as "fuchsia" or "hot pink."

Example 5:

CMYK Values: (50%, 0%, 0%, 0%)

HSV Values: (180°, 50%, 100%)

Color Representation: It is a bright shade of cyan-blue.