Color Converter

How it works

1. Choose format. 2. Enter color value. 3. Click Convert.

When to use it

The color converter is useful for:

• Web design: convert between HEX, RGB and HSL for CSS, Sass and UI frameworks.
• Graphic design: get exact color values in all formats for different software.
• Brand guidelines: document brand colors in all formats for designers and developers.
• Accessibility: analyze HSL values to verify contrast and readability.
• App development: get separate RGB values for APIs requiring individual components.

Advantages

Color preview. HEX ↔ RGB ↔ HSL conversion. Separate R, G, B values.

Benefits vs alternatives

Advantages of our converter:

• Visual preview: see the color in real time as you enter values.
• Three formats: HEX ↔ RGB ↔ HSL with instant bidirectional conversion.
• Separate values: shows R, G, B, H, S, L as individual values for quick copy.
• Free: no limits, no registration, no watermark.

Common mistakes to avoid

1. Hex without #: the full HEX format includes # (e.g. #FF5733). Some tools and CSS require it, others don't.
2. RGB vs RGBA: the alpha channel (transparency) is not included in standard RGB conversion. If you need transparency, use RGBA.
3. Different gamuts: screen colors (sRGB) and print colors (CMYK) are different. An RGB color might not be exactly reproducible in print.
4. Out-of-range values: RGB accepts values 0-255, HSL accepts H:0-360, S:0-100, L:0-100. Out-of-range values produce invalid colors.

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