Color Converter
Convert colors between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats
Preview of the current color.
#FF5733
How to color converter online
Convert colors between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats with a live preview swatch.
- Enter a HEX color code (e.g., #ff5733) in the HEX input field.
- Alternatively, adjust the R, G, B values (0-255) or H, S, L values directly.
- Watch all formats and the color preview update live as you make changes.
- Click "Copy" next to any format to copy that color value to your clipboard.
About Color Converter
Working with colors across different formats is a daily task for web developers and designers. CSS supports HEX, RGB, and HSL notations, and different tools and design systems prefer different formats. This color converter lets you input a color in any of these three formats and instantly see the equivalent values in the other two, alongside a live color preview swatch.
HEX codes are the most compact representation and are widely used in CSS, design tools, and brand guidelines. RGB (Red, Green, Blue) values map directly to how screens produce color by mixing light channels. HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) is often preferred by designers because it maps more closely to how humans think about color — you can easily make a color lighter, darker, or more muted by adjusting individual components.
The conversions are mathematically precise and update in real time as you type. Each format section has a dedicated copy button so you can grab the exact CSS value you need. All processing runs in your browser — no data is sent to any server, and there is nothing to install.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color formats are supported?
This tool converts between HEX (e.g., #ff5733), RGB (e.g., rgb(255, 87, 51)), and HSL (e.g., hsl(11, 100%, 60%)) color formats. Editing any format automatically updates the others.
How does the live conversion work?
When you change any value — a HEX code, an RGB channel, or an HSL component — the tool instantly recalculates all other formats and updates the color preview swatch.
What is the difference between RGB and HSL?
RGB defines colors by their red, green, and blue light components (0-255 each). HSL defines colors by hue (0-360 degrees), saturation (0-100%), and lightness (0-100%), which many designers find more intuitive for adjusting colors.
Is my data sent anywhere?
No. All color conversions happen locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.