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CMYK to XYZ D50 Converter - Color Space Converter

CMYK color space introduction

Also known as the CMYK color space.There are 4 channels in total, cyan,commonly referred to as c,range from 0 to 100.magenta,commonly referred to as m,range from 0 to 100.yellow,commonly referred to as y,range from 0 to 100.black,commonly referred to as k,range from 0 to 100.
Source: CMYK is derived from the process of color printing. It's the result of the subtractive process, meaning the colors on the original white paper are achieved by subtracting certain colors from white.
Primary name: CMYK, full name being Cyan Magenta Yellow Key, where 'Key' typically refers to Black.
Usage: CMYK is mainly used for color printing, such as in magazines, brochures, posters, etc. It's also employed in graphic design related to printing.
Additionally, it's important to note that CMYK cannot represent all the colors in the RGB color space, especially those very bright ones. This is called a 'color gamut', and different color spaces have different gamuts. Furthermore, Black (K) is introduced in CMYK because pure CMY color mixing typically cannot produce a true black, but rather a deep brown.

XYZ D50 color space introduction

Also known as the XYZ D50 color space.There are 3 channels in total,X,range from 0 to 1.Y,range from 0 to 1.Z,range from 0 to 1.
XYZ with D50 illuminant, referred to as XYZ D50, is a version of the CIE XYZ color space referenced to the D50 standard illuminant. The D50 illuminant represents a color temperature of approximately 5000K and is often used in the graphic arts and printing industries.
XYZ D50 color space.
In the XYZ D50 color space, colors are represented through X, Y, and Z dimensions, referenced to the D50 standard illuminant.
XYZ D50 is primarily used for comparing colors under daylight conditions, especially in the graphic arts and printing industries.
The XYZ D50 color space, with its daylight reference standard, is particularly useful in color proofing and management.

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