Color Code Converter
Convert colors between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats instantly. Perfect for designers and developers.
The Color Code Converter instantly converts colors between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats. Whether you're a web developer working with CSS, a designer creating color palettes, or anyone who needs to work with digital colors, this tool makes format conversion effortless.
All conversions happen in real-time as you adjust any value. Use the visual color picker for intuitive selection, or enter exact values in any format. The other formats update automatically, making it easy to get the exact color code you need.
HEX
Hexadecimal color notation
#RRGGBBValues: 00-FF for each component (R, G, B)
RGB
Red, Green, Blue values
rgb(R, G, B)Values: 0-255 for each component
HSL
Hue, Saturation, Lightness
hsl(H, S%, L%)H: 0-360°, S: 0-100%, L: 0-100%
Web Development
Get the right color format for CSS styling
Design Tools
Convert colors between different design applications
Brand Guidelines
Document colors in multiple formats
Color Palettes
Create and manage consistent color schemes
Accessibility
Check and adjust color values for contrast
Print to Digital
Convert colors between media formats
Visual Color Picker
Select colors visually with the native color picker
Real-time Conversion
All formats update instantly as you change any value
Bidirectional
Edit any format and others update automatically
One-click Copy
Copy any color format to clipboard instantly
Live Preview
See the actual color displayed as you edit
100% Client-side
All processing happens in your browser
What is the difference between HEX, RGB, and HSL?
HEX uses hexadecimal notation (#RRGGBB), RGB specifies red, green, and blue values (0-255), and HSL describes colors by hue (0-360°), saturation (0-100%), and lightness (0-100%). All three can represent the same colors but are useful in different contexts.
When should I use HEX vs RGB vs HSL?
HEX is most common in CSS and design tools. RGB is useful when you need to calculate color values programmatically. HSL is intuitive for adjusting colors - you can easily create lighter/darker variants by changing lightness, or adjust saturation without changing the base hue.
How do I make a color lighter or darker?
Using HSL is the easiest way. Increase the L (lightness) value to make a color lighter, or decrease it to make it darker. The hue and saturation remain the same, giving you consistent color variations.
What is the range of values for each format?
HEX: 00-FF for each component (16.7 million colors). RGB: 0-255 for red, green, and blue. HSL: Hue 0-360 degrees, Saturation 0-100%, Lightness 0-100%.
Can I use these colors in CSS?
Yes! All three formats (HEX, RGB, HSL) are valid CSS color values. Simply copy the format you prefer and paste it directly into your CSS. Modern browsers support all three formats.
What does the hue value represent?
Hue is the color angle on the color wheel, measured in degrees (0-360). Red is at 0°, yellow at 60°, green at 120°, cyan at 180°, blue at 240°, and magenta at 300°.
How do I create a color palette with variations?
Use HSL for easy palette creation. Keep the hue the same and vary saturation and lightness. For example, keep H at 217 (blue) and create variations: L=90% (light), L=60% (normal), L=30% (dark).