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Convert CMYK color values to XYZ for color management
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The CMYK to XYZ Converter allows you to accurately translate print-based CMYK color values into the device-independent CIE XYZ color space, essential for professional color management and cross-platform consistency.
Background
A designer needs to ensure that a specific brand CMYK color (0, 100, 100, 0) matches across different digital color management systems.
Problem
The color needs to be represented in the CIE XYZ space for a calibration report.
How to use
Input '0,100,100,0' into the converter and select the 'xyz(X,Y,Z)' format.
Outcome
The tool provides the precise XYZ coordinates required for the color profile documentation.
Background
A developer is building a tool that requires color inputs in the modern CSS XYZ format.
Problem
The source data is provided in CMYK, which is not natively supported in the same way as XYZ for certain color calculations.
How to use
Paste the CMYK values and select the 'css' output format to get the space-separated XYZ string.
Outcome
The output is ready to be copied directly into the CSS stylesheet for color property implementation.
CMYK is a subtractive color model used for printing, while XYZ is a device-independent color space that defines all colors visible to the human eye.
Yes, you can enter multiple CMYK values by placing each one on a new line in the input box.
This tool uses standard conversion formulas; for specific ICC profile conversions, professional color management software is recommended.
You can choose between standard XYZ notation, CSS-compatible syntax, raw comma-separated values, or labeled X, Y, and Z coordinates.
It is ideal for quick calculations and color data translation, though final production proofs should always be verified in your primary design software.