Color Converter

Convert colors between HEX, RGB, HSL, and preview them in real time.

How to Use Color Converter

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    Enter a color value

    Type a color in any supported format — HEX (#ff6600), RGB (rgb(255, 102, 0)), or HSL (hsl(24, 100%, 50%)).

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    See all formats at once

    The tool instantly converts your color to all three formats (HEX, RGB, HSL) so you can use whichever your project requires.

  3. 3

    Preview the color

    A live color swatch shows the exact color you have entered, updating in real time as you adjust values.

  4. 4

    Copy the format you need

    Click Copy next to any format to copy that color value to your clipboard.

Key Features

Three Color Formats

Convert between HEX, RGB, and HSL — the three most common color formats used in web development and design.

Live Color Preview

A real-time color swatch updates as you type, so you always see exactly what color your values represent.

Bidirectional Input

Enter a color in any format and all other formats update simultaneously — no need to specify which format you are typing.

One-Click Copy

Copy any color format to your clipboard with a single click, ready to paste into CSS, design tools, or code.

Common Use Cases

  • Web Development

    Convert brand colors from a design file (HEX) to RGB or HSL for CSS custom properties, gradients, or opacity adjustments.

  • Design Handoff

    Translate colors between formats when moving between design tools (which often use HEX) and code (which may need RGB or HSL).

  • Accessibility Adjustments

    Use HSL format to quickly adjust lightness and saturation for creating accessible color variations that meet contrast requirements.

  • Theme Development

    Generate HSL values from HEX brand colors to build systematic color palettes with consistent hue and varying lightness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between HEX, RGB, and HSL?

HEX is a 6-digit hexadecimal code (#RRGGBB) common in CSS. RGB defines colors by red, green, and blue channel values (0–255). HSL uses hue (0–360°), saturation (0–100%), and lightness (0–100%), which is more intuitive for adjusting colors.

Can I enter colors with transparency (alpha)?

The current version supports opaque colors only. RGBA and HSLA formats with alpha channels are not yet supported.

What HEX format does the tool accept?

The tool accepts 3-digit (#RGB) and 6-digit (#RRGGBB) HEX codes, with or without the # prefix.

Why use HSL over RGB?

HSL is more intuitive for humans because you can adjust lightness (make lighter/darker) and saturation (make more/less vivid) independently. In RGB, achieving the same effect requires changing multiple channel values simultaneously.