Color Converter — Convert HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV & CMYK Online
Convert colors between HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK formats instantly. Pick a color, see all converted values. Browser-based, no data uploaded.
Features
- ✓Convert colors between HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK formats
- ✓Visual color picker with real-time preview
- ✓Click any format result to copy to clipboard
- ✓Instant conversion across all formats simultaneously
- ✓Supports standard color notation: #RGB, #RRGGBB, rgb(), hsl()
- ✓Shows contrast ratio between two colors for WCAG compliance
- ✓All conversions computed locally in your browser
- ✓No data uploaded — complete privacy
How to Use
- 1Use the color picker to select a color visually, or type a color code directly.
- 2Enter HEX values like #FF5733 or #F53.
- 3Enter RGB values like rgb(255, 87, 51).
- 4Enter HSL values like hsl(11, 100%, 60%).
- 5View all converted formats instantly in the results section.
- 6Click any result card to copy the value to your clipboard.
- 7Use the contrast checker to compare two colors for accessibility.
- 8Adjust HSL/HSV sliders to fine-tune your color precisely.
- 9Copy the CSS color code directly for use in your stylesheets.
- 10Use this tool to standardize color formats across your design system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between HEX, RGB, and HSL?
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HEX uses hexadecimal notation (#RRGGBB), RGB specifies red, green, blue values (0-255), and HSL uses hue (0-360), saturation (0-100%), lightness (0-100%). HSL is often easier for humans to understand and adjust.
What is HSV and how is it different from HSL?
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HSV uses hue, saturation, and value (brightness) instead of lightness. In HSV, increasing value always makes the color brighter. In HSL, increasing lightness past 50% makes the color lighter towards white.
What is CMYK used for?
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CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is used in print design. If your project involves printed materials, use CMYK values to ensure colors match between screen and print.
How do I convert RGB to HEX?
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Each RGB component (0-255) is converted to two hexadecimal digits. For example, rgb(255, 87, 51) becomes #FF5733. This tool does it automatically.
Why are my HEX colors not displaying correctly?
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Make sure your HEX value is 3 or 6 characters after the # symbol. Valid formats: #RGB (3-digit shorthand) or #RRGGBB (6-digit). The tool will show an error for invalid input.
Can I use this tool for CSS colors?
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Yes! All formats output valid CSS color values. Copy the HEX, rgb(), or hsl() format directly into your CSS stylesheets.
What does the contrast ratio mean?
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The contrast ratio measures the difference in luminance between two colors. WCAG requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text to be accessible.
How do I make a color lighter or darker?
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In HSL, increase the lightness (L) value to make lighter, decrease to make darker. In HSV, increase the value (V) to make brighter. The tool lets you adjust these values interactively.
Is this tool free to use?
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Yes, completely free. All color conversions happen in your browser — no data is sent to any server.
Can I save my color palettes?
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This tool focuses on conversion. For palette management, use our color picker tool which supports saving and organizing colors.
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