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# init(deviceCyan:magenta:yellow:black:alpha:)

Creates a color object using the given opacity value and CMYK components.

```
init(deviceCyan cyan: CGFloat, magenta: CGFloat, yellow: CGFloat, black: CGFloat, alpha: CGFloat)
```

## Parameters

`cyan`

The cyan component of the color object.

`magenta`

The magenta component of the color object.

`yellow`

The yellow component of the color object.

`black`

The black component of the color object.

`alpha`

The opacity value of the color object.

## Return Value

The color object.

## Discussion

Values below 0.0 are interpreted as 0.0, and values above 1.0 are interpreted as 1.0.

## See Also

[`getCyan(_:magenta:yellow:black:alpha:)`](/documentation/AppKit/NSColor/getCyan(_:magenta:yellow:black:alpha:))

Returns the color object’s CMYK and opacity values.


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