Color Utilities

Hex To Cmyk

Converts hex color codes to CMYK values for print design workflows. Use via MCP in Cursor or Windsurf, or call GET /v1/color/hex-to-cmyk with a hex parameter. Input #FF5733 returns C:0%, M:66%, Y:80%, K:0%. Essential for preparing digital designs for commercial printing where CMYK color space is required.

API Endpoint

GET /v1/color/hex-to-cmyk

Code Examples

curl "https://tinyfn.io/v1/color/hex-to-cmyk" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"
const response = await fetch('https://tinyfn.io/v1/color/hex-to-cmyk', {
  headers: { 'X-API-Key': 'YOUR_API_KEY' }
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
import requests

response = requests.get('https://tinyfn.io/v1/color/hex-to-cmyk',
    headers={'X-API-Key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'})
data = response.json()
print(data)

Use via MCP

Add to your AI agent

Connect your AI agent (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.) to TinyFn's color tools:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tinyfn-color": {
      "url": "https://tinyfn.io/mcp/color",
      "headers": {
        "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

How do I convert hex colors to CMYK for print design?

Pass the hex color (with or without #) to the endpoint. Returns precise CMYK percentages ready for print specifications.

What CMYK format does the hex-to-cmyk converter return?

Returns CMYK as percentage values (0-100%) for cyan, magenta, yellow, and key (black) components, matching industry print standards.

Can MCP tools like Cursor automatically convert hex colors in design workflows?

Yes, AI agents can batch convert hex palettes to CMYK for print preparation, eliminating manual color space conversion in design tools.

Does hex to CMYK conversion handle web colors accurately?

Converts RGB hex values to CMYK using standard color space transformation algorithms, though slight variations may occur due to gamut differences.

What happens if I pass an invalid hex color code?

Invalid hex codes return an error. Valid formats include #RRGGBB, #RGB, RRGGBB, and RGB (3 or 6 characters).

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