Color Converter
Convert between HEX, RGB, and HSL. Pick a color visually or type any format. Everything runs in your browser.
Understanding Color Formats
Designers and developers work with several color formats daily. Each has strengths depending on the context.
HEX (#RRGGBB)
The most common format in web development. A 6-digit hexadecimal number prefixed with #. Each pair of digits represents red, green, and blue intensity (00-FF). Compact and widely supported, but not human-intuitive for adjusting colors.
RGB (Red, Green, Blue)
Defines a color by its red, green, and blue components (0-255 each). Directly maps to how screens produce color by mixing light. Useful when you need fine control over individual channels.
HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness)
The most human-friendly format. Hue is the color angle (0-360 on the color wheel), saturation is the intensity (0-100%), and lightness is how bright or dark (0-100%). Makes it easy to create color variations — just adjust lightness for shades/tints.
When to Use Each Format
- HEX — CSS stylesheets, design tools (Figma, Sketch), brand guidelines
- RGB — JavaScript color manipulation, CSS gradients, canvas drawing
- HSL — Creating color palettes, theming, generating shades and tints programmatically