CMYK to Grayscale Converter

Input CMYK Values

Cyan (C) - 0% to 100%

Magenta (M) - 0% to 100%

Yellow (Y) - 0% to 100%

Key/Black (K) - 0% to 100%

Original Color (Approximated)

Luminosity (Rec. 709)

Preview

Grayscale Value

255

HEX

#FFFFFF

RGB

rgb(255, 255, 255)

Weights: R: 0.2126, G: 0.7152, B: 0.0722

Description: HDTV standard that accounts for human perception of color

Best for: Digital video, HDTV, and modern image processing

Luminosity (Rec. 601)

Preview

Grayscale Value

255

HEX

#FFFFFF

RGB

rgb(255, 255, 255)

Weights: R: 0.299, G: 0.587, B: 0.114

Description: Standard for SD television and legacy systems

Best for: Standard definition video and traditional imaging

Average

Preview

Grayscale Value

255

HEX

#FFFFFF

RGB

rgb(255, 255, 255)

Weights: R: 0.3333, G: 0.3333, B: 0.3333

Description: Simple arithmetic mean of RGB channels

Best for: Basic image processing and quick conversions

Lightness

Preview

Grayscale Value

255

HEX

#FFFFFF

RGB

rgb(255, 255, 255)

Weights: Special calculation

Description: Average of minimum and maximum RGB values

Best for: Preserving extreme values in artistic conversions

Luminance (sRGB)

Preview

Grayscale Value

255

HEX

#FFFFFF

RGB

rgb(255, 255, 255)

Weights: R: 0.2627, G: 0.678, B: 0.0593

Description: Accounts for gamma-corrected RGB values

Best for: Web and digital photography with gamma correction

Maximum Decomposition

Preview

Grayscale Value

255

HEX

#FFFFFF

RGB

rgb(255, 255, 255)

Weights: Special calculation

Description: Uses maximum RGB channel value

Best for: High-key images and artistic effects

Minimum Decomposition

Preview

Grayscale Value

255

HEX

#FFFFFF

RGB

rgb(255, 255, 255)

Weights: Special calculation

Description: Uses minimum RGB channel value

Best for: Low-key images and artistic effects

About CMYK to Grayscale Conversion

Converting CMYK colors to grayscale is crucial for print design and publishing workflows. This tool first converts CMYK to RGB, then applies various industry-standard grayscale algorithms to provide accurate results for different applications.

Print Considerations:

Color-to-grayscale conversion affects contrast
Different papers require different approaches
Consider dot gain in final output
Account for press specifications
Maintain readability in conversion

Professional Applications:

Commercial Printing
Magazine Production
Newspaper Publishing
Package Design
Print Advertising
Technical Documentation
Corporate Materials