What is a Color Converter?
The Color Converter translates color values between the three most popular formats used in design and development: HEX, RGB, and HSL. Different tools and platforms use different color systems, so being able to convert between them is essential for designers, front-end developers, and digital artists.
HEX (Hexadecimal) is a 6-character code starting with '#' (e.g., `#3B82F6`). It's a compact format widely used in CSS and HTML. Each pair of characters represents Red, Green, and Blue intensity in base-16 (0-9, A-F).
RGB (Red, Green, Blue) expresses color as three numbers (0-255) representing the intensity of each primary light color. This is intuitive for programming and matches how digital screens physically emit light. Example: `rgb(59, 130, 246)` is the same blue as the HEX above.
HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) describes color in human-friendly terms. Hue is the 'type' of color (0-360 degrees on a color wheel), Saturation is 'vividness' (0-100%), and Lightness is 'brightness' (0-100%). Designers prefer HSL for creating color palettes because it's easier to adjust shades consistently.
1How to Use
- Input Color: Type a HEX code (e.g., `#FF5733`) in the HEX field.
- Auto-Convert: The tool instantly generates the equivalent RGB and HSL values.
- Preview: The large colored block updates in real time to show the actual color.
- Copy: Click the copy icon next to any format to paste it into your code or design tool.
- Experiment: Change the HEX code to see how different values produce different colors.
★Key Features
- Three Format Support: HEX, RGB, and HSL coverage for maximum compatibility.
- Live Color Preview: See the exact shade before you commit it to your project.
- One-Click Copy: Grab the code in any format with a single click.
- Validation: Automatically detects and handles invalid HEX codes gracefully.
- Designer-Friendly: Large preview box mimics how the color looks on a real UI element.