Color Converter
Convert colors between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats with a visual color picker.
About This Tool
Color Converter is a free online tool that instantly converts color values between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats. Enter a value in any format — or use the visual color picker — and all three representations update simultaneously. CSS-ready output lets you paste directly into your stylesheets, design tokens, or code. No installation, no server required.
The converter is built for web developers and designers who frequently switch between color formats in CSS, design tools, and brand style guides. HEX is used in HTML attributes and CSS hex literals, RGB in css rgb() functions and canvas APIs, and HSL in CSS for more readable, adjustable color definitions. All three are provided at once.
Color Converter is most useful when translating colors between design tools (Figma, Adobe XD) and code, verifying brand color consistency across formats, and exploring color variations by adjusting hue and lightness in HSL. It pairs well with the Contrast Checker for accessibility testing.
How to Use
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Enter a color value in any format: HEX, RGB, or HSL — or use the visual color picker.
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All other format fields update automatically with the equivalent color values.
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Copy any format value with a single click.
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Use the HEX value in HTML, the RGB value in CSS rgb() functions, or the HSL value in hsl() for better readability.
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Pick a color visually with the color picker if you want to explore a hue without knowing its code.
Features
Three Format Support
Convert instantly between HEX (#RRGGBB), RGB (0-255 per channel), and HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness).
Visual Color Picker
Use the native color picker to visually select any color — all format fields update in sync.
CSS-Ready Output
Copy color values in CSS-compatible formats ready to paste directly into your stylesheets.
Real-Time Conversion
All format fields update instantly as you type or pick a color — no button click needed.
Common use cases
- ›Convert brand colors from HEX to RGB or HSL for use in CSS custom properties and design tokens.
- ›Translate Figma or Adobe XD color values from HEX to the format required by your codebase.
- ›Find the RGB equivalent of a HEX color for use in Canvas API or SVG fill attributes.
- ›Explore color variations by adjusting HSL values to create lighter, darker, or more saturated tones.
FAQ
What color formats are supported?
HEX (#RRGGBB), RGB (0-255), and HSL (Hue 0-360, Saturation 0-100%, Lightness 0-100%).
Can I use the color picker?
Yes, click the color picker to visually select any color. All format fields update automatically.
What is the difference between RGB and HSL?
RGB defines a color by its red, green, and blue channel intensities (0–255 each). HSL defines a color by hue (0–360°), saturation (0–100%), and lightness (0–100%), which is more intuitive for making colors lighter or more saturated.
Can I convert RGBA or HSLA (with alpha/opacity)?
The current tool converts the three core formats (HEX, RGB, HSL) without the alpha channel. RGBA and HSLA support may be added in a future update.
Are the color values CSS-compatible?
Yes. All output values are in standard CSS format: #RRGGBB for HEX, rgb(r, g, b) for RGB, and hsl(h, s%, l%) for HSL — ready to paste directly into stylesheets.