How to Change CMYK to RGB in Adobe InDesign: 1-Min Guide

How to Change CMYK to RGB in Adobe InDesign

Updated on:

April 6, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to convert CMYK to RGB color in Adobe InDesign.

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Here’s a simple and step by step quick guide on how to change CMYK to RGB in Adobe InDesign:

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To change color from CMYK to RGB in Adobe InDesign, click the colored shape, then click the 'Fill' icon to open the color panel.
Click the 'three-line' icon in the upper-right corner of the panel, then select 'New Color Swatch.'
The New Color Swatch panel will open. Go to 'Color Mode' and change CMYK to RGB from the dropdown menu.
Once done, click 'OK' to apply the new color swatch.
Return to the previous panel and confirm that the color mode is now set to RGB.

📌 Why this matters

Converting CMYK to RGB transforms your design from print-ready colors to screen-optimized ones, ensuring your work displays accurately across digital platforms like websites, social media, and presentations. RGB's wider color gamut means you can access more vibrant colors that simply don't exist in CMYK's limited range.

This becomes crucial when repurposing print materials for digital use, as colors that look dull or muddy in CMYK can suddenly pop with life in RGB, giving your designs the visual impact they need for digital audiences.

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