Color Converter

Color Converter

Convert colors between HEX, RGB, HSL formats. Pick colors and get instant conversions with color preview.

Color Preview:
#FF5733
rgb(255, 87, 51)
hsl(9, 100%, 60%)

Benefits of Using Color Converter

Multiple Formats

Convert colors between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats instantly with real-time updates.

Visual Preview

See your color in real-time with a live color preview as you make changes.

Color Picker

Use the built-in color picker to visually select colors and get instant conversions.

Privacy First

All color conversions happen locally in your browser. Your colors never leave your device.

Key Features

HEX to RGB conversion
RGB to HEX conversion
HSL to RGB conversion
RGB to HSL conversion
Built-in color picker
Real-time color preview
Copy to clipboard for all formats
Works entirely offline
Free to use with no limitations

How to Use

1

Choose Input Method

Use the color picker, enter a HEX code, or input RGB/HSL values to start converting.

2

See Real-Time Conversion

As you change any value, all other formats (HEX, RGB, HSL) update automatically with a live color preview.

3

Copy Your Color

Click the copy button next to any format to copy the color value to your clipboard.

Understanding Color Formats and Conversion

Color conversion is essential in web development and design. Different color formats serve different purposes: HEX for CSS and web design, RGB for screen displays, HSL for intuitive color manipulation. Understanding and converting between these formats is crucial for creating consistent and beautiful designs.

Our free color converter tool helps designers and developers convert colors between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats instantly. Whether you're working on CSS styles, creating color palettes, or matching colors across different tools, color conversion is a fundamental skill.

Why Color Conversion Matters

  • Format Compatibility: Different tools and platforms use different color formats. Converting between formats ensures compatibility.
  • Design Consistency: Maintaining consistent colors across different formats helps create cohesive designs.
  • Color Manipulation: HSL format makes it easier to adjust lightness, saturation, and hue programmatically.
  • Accessibility: Converting colors helps ensure proper contrast ratios for accessibility compliance.

Color Format Overview

  • HEX: Hexadecimal color codes (e.g., #FF5733) - most common in web development and CSS.
  • RGB: Red, Green, Blue values (e.g., rgb(255, 87, 51)) - represents colors as light intensities.
  • HSL: Hue, Saturation, Lightness (e.g., hsl(9, 100%, 60%)) - intuitive color representation based on human perception.

Common Use Cases

  • Converting CSS color values between formats
  • Creating color palettes and gradients
  • Matching colors from design tools to code
  • Adjusting color brightness and saturation
  • Ensuring color accessibility compliance
  • Converting colors for different platforms

Our tool processes all color conversions locally in your browser, ensuring complete privacy. No data is sent to any server, making it safe for any project.

Code Examples

CSS - Using Color Formats

/* HEX color */
.primary {
  color: #FF5733;
  background-color: #3498db;
}

/* RGB color */
.secondary {
  color: rgb(255, 87, 51);
  background-color: rgb(52, 152, 219);
}

/* HSL color */
.accent {
  color: hsl(9, 100%, 60%);
  background-color: hsl(204, 70%, 53%);
}

/* RGBA with transparency */
.overlay {
  background-color: rgba(255, 87, 51, 0.5);
}

/* HSLA with transparency */
.glass {
  background-color: hsla(9, 100%, 60%, 0.5);
}

JavaScript - Color Conversion

// HEX to RGB
function hexToRgb(hex) {
  const result = /^#?([a-f\d]{2})([a-f\d]{2})([a-f\d]{2})$/i.exec(hex);
  return result ? {
    r: parseInt(result[1], 16),
    g: parseInt(result[2], 16),
    b: parseInt(result[3], 16)
  } : null;
}

// RGB to HEX
function rgbToHex(r, g, b) {
  return '#' + [r, g, b].map(x => {
    const hex = x.toString(16);
    return hex.length === 1 ? '0' + hex : hex;
  }).join('').toUpperCase();
}

// Usage
const rgb = hexToRgb('#FF5733');
console.log(rgb); // { r: 255, g: 87, b: 51 }

const hex = rgbToHex(255, 87, 51);
console.log(hex); // "#FF5733"

JavaScript - RGB to HSL

// RGB to HSL conversion
function rgbToHsl(r, g, b) {
  r /= 255;
  g /= 255;
  b /= 255;

  const max = Math.max(r, g, b);
  const min = Math.min(r, g, b);
  let h, s;
  const l = (max + min) / 2;

  if (max === min) {
    h = s = 0; // achromatic
  } else {
    const d = max - min;
    s = l > 0.5 ? d / (2 - max - min) : d / (max + min);
    
    switch (max) {
      case r: h = ((g - b) / d + (g < b ? 6 : 0)) / 6; break;
      case g: h = ((b - r) / d + 2) / 6; break;
      case b: h = ((r - g) / d + 4) / 6; break;
    }
  }

  return {
    h: Math.round(h * 360),
    s: Math.round(s * 100),
    l: Math.round(l * 100)
  };
}

// Usage
const hsl = rgbToHsl(255, 87, 51);
console.log(hsl); // { h: 9, s: 100, l: 60 }

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