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Color Converter

How to use the Color Converter?

The Color Converter supports instant conversion between the three most common web color formats: HEX (#RRGGBB or #RGB shorthand), RGB (Red, Green, Blue — each 0 to 255), and HSL (Hue 0–360°, Saturation 0–100%, Lightness 0–100%). Enter a value in any format or use the visual color picker — all three representations update simultaneously. A live preview swatch shows exactly what the color looks like as you adjust values.

Each color format has its ideal use case in design and development. HEX is the dominant format in HTML, CSS stylesheets, and design export tools like Figma and Sketch. RGB is preferred in JavaScript canvas operations and image processing where individual channel manipulation is needed programmatically. HSL is the most human-readable format: adjusting only Lightness creates color ramps for UI components, and modifying just Hue rotates through complementary colors without changing saturation or brightness.

Conversion formulas follow the sRGB color space standard used by all major browsers and display systems. HEX to RGB converts each pair of hex digits to a decimal number (0–255). RGB to HSL normalizes channel values to 0–1, then computes hue from the dominant channel, saturation from the min-max range, and lightness as the average of min and max. All conversions are performed locally in your browser — no color data is transmitted anywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert HEX to RGB?
Enter a HEX color code (e.g., #2563eb) in the input field and the converter instantly shows the equivalent RGB and HSL values. You can also type directly into the RGB or HSL fields to convert in any direction.
What is the difference between HEX and RGB colors?
HEX is a 6-digit hexadecimal code (e.g., #FF5500) used in HTML and CSS. RGB represents the same color as three decimal values 0–255 (e.g., rgb(255, 85, 0)). Both describe the same color — they are different notations for identical values.
How do I find the CSS color format I need?
The converter shows HEX, RGB, and HSL formats simultaneously. Copy the format required for your CSS rule — all three are valid in modern CSS and produce identical visual results.
What is HSL and when should I use it?
HSL stands for Hue, Saturation, Lightness. It is more intuitive than HEX or RGB for adjusting colors: change only Lightness to make a color lighter or darker, or shift Hue to get a related color. It is popular in CSS theming and design systems.
Can I use the color picker instead of typing values?
Yes. Click the color swatch or picker icon to open a visual color picker. Drag to select any color and all three format values update automatically.
Are HEX color codes case-sensitive?
No. #FF5500 and #ff5500 are identical. CSS accepts HEX codes in both uppercase and lowercase. The converter accepts either and normalizes the output to uppercase.
What does the # symbol mean in a HEX color?
The # is a prefix that tells CSS this is a hexadecimal color code. It is not part of the color value itself. Some tools like Figma or Photoshop may show the 6-digit code without the # prefix.