Color Converter
Convert colors between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats.
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About This Tool
Convert any color between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats with a live preview swatch. Enter a value in any format and see all three representations update instantly. Includes a visual color picker for quick exploration. Essential for web developers translating design specs into CSS, designers ensuring color consistency across tools, and anyone who needs precise color format conversions. All processing runs client-side in your browser.
How to Use
- Enter a color in any format: HEX (#ff6600), RGB (rgb(255, 102, 0)), or HSL (hsl(24, 100%, 50%)).
- All three representations update instantly with a live color preview.
- Click on any output value to copy it to your clipboard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color formats are supported?
- HEX (e.g. #ff6600 or #f60), RGB (e.g. rgb(255, 102, 0) or just 255, 102, 0), and HSL (e.g. hsl(24, 100%, 50%) or 24, 100, 50).
- Can I use shorthand HEX codes?
- Yes. Both 3-character (#f60) and 6-character (#ff6600) HEX codes are supported and automatically expanded.
- How accurate are the conversions?
- Conversions use standard mathematical formulas and are precise. RGB values are rounded to integers (0-255), HSL hue to integers (0-360), and saturation/lightness to one decimal place.
- What is the difference between RGB and HSL?
- RGB (Red, Green, Blue) defines color by mixing light intensities from 0 to 255 per channel. HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) describes color in terms humans find more intuitive: hue is the color angle on the wheel (0-360), saturation is the intensity (0-100%), and lightness is how bright or dark the color appears (0-100%).
- Can I use this for CSS colors?
- Yes. The output formats are directly usable in CSS. Copy the HEX value for background-color, or use the rgb() or hsl() notation. All modern browsers support all three formats.