Color Converter
Convert colors between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats instantly. Includes a live color preview and one-click copy.
Features
- ✓Convert between HEX, RGB, and HSL color formats
- ✓Auto-detects input format (HEX, RGB, or HSL)
- ✓Live color preview swatch
- ✓Supports shorthand HEX (#abc), rgba(), and hsla()
- ✓Copy any format with one click
- ✓Works offline — no server requests
How to Use
- 1Enter a color in any format: HEX (#ff6600), RGB (rgb(255, 102, 0)), or HSL (hsl(24, 100%, 50%))
- 2The color is instantly parsed and converted to all three formats
- 3View the live color preview swatch
- 4Copy any format using its Copy button
- 5Try plain numbers too: 255, 102, 0
Examples
Input
#3b82f6
Output
RGB: rgb(59, 130, 246) | HSL: hsl(217, 91%, 60%)
Input
rgb(34, 197, 94)
Output
HEX: #22C55E | HSL: hsl(142, 71%, 45%)
Input
hsl(0, 84%, 60%)
Output
HEX: #EF4444 | RGB: rgb(239, 68, 68)
What Is a Color Converter?
A color converter translates colors between different notation systems used in web development and design. The three most common formats are HEX (hexadecimal), RGB (Red, Green, Blue), and HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness). Each format represents the same color differently, and developers frequently need to switch between them.
HEX colors are the most widely used format in CSS and web design. They represent colors as a six-character hexadecimal string preceded by #, like #ff6600 for orange. Shorthand notation (#f60) is also supported. HEX is compact and easy to copy-paste, but not intuitive for adjusting colors mentally.
RGB defines colors by their red, green, and blue channel values, each ranging from 0 to 255. For example, rgb(255, 102, 0) is the same orange as #ff6600. RGB is intuitive when you think in terms of light mixing and is the native format for screens and digital displays.
HSL defines colors by hue (0-360 degrees on the color wheel), saturation (0-100%), and lightness (0-100%). For example, hsl(24, 100%, 50%) is the same orange. HSL is the most human-friendly format — it is easy to create color variations by adjusting saturation or lightness without changing the hue.
This tool automatically detects which format you enter and converts it to all three. It also shows a live preview swatch so you can visually confirm the color. All processing happens in your browser — your color values are never sent to any server.