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Color Converter

Convert between HEX, RGB, HSL, and HSB color formats instantly.

HEX

#3B82F6

RGB

rgb(59, 130, 246)

HSL

hsl(217, 91%, 60%)

HSB

hsb(217, 76%, 96%)

How to Convert Colors

  1. 1Use the color picker or enter a color value in any format — HEX, RGB, HSL, or HSB.
  2. 2All other color formats update automatically in real time as you type.
  3. 3View the live color preview at the top to see your current color.
  4. 4Click "Copy" next to any format to copy the color value to your clipboard.
  5. 5Adjust individual channels (like hue, saturation, or lightness) to fine-tune your color.

Features

Convert between HEX, RGB, HSL, and HSB/HSV formats
Native color picker for visual color selection
Live color preview with real-time updates
Individual channel inputs for precise control
One-click copy for each color format
100% client-side — no server communication
Supports all valid color values and formats
Free to use with no sign-up required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between RGB and HEX?
RGB and HEX represent the same color model — they both define colors using red, green, and blue channels. HEX is simply RGB values written in hexadecimal notation. For example, rgb(255, 0, 0) is the same as #FF0000. HEX is commonly used in CSS and web design, while RGB is used in programming and image editing.
What is HSL and when should I use it?
HSL stands for Hue, Saturation, and Lightness. It is a more intuitive color model for humans because you can easily adjust how light or dark a color is, or how vivid it appears. HSL is great for creating color palettes, adjusting contrast, or generating color variations. CSS supports hsl() natively.
What is the difference between HSL and HSB/HSV?
HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) and HSB/HSV (Hue, Saturation, Brightness/Value) are both cylindrical color models, but they define saturation and brightness differently. In HSL, 100% lightness is always white. In HSB, 100% brightness with 100% saturation gives you the purest color. HSB is commonly used in design tools like Photoshop and Figma.
Is this tool accurate for web development?
Yes. This tool uses standard color conversion formulas and outputs CSS-ready values. The HEX output can be used directly in CSS (e.g., color: #FF5733), and the RGB and HSL outputs match CSS rgb() and hsl() function syntax.
Is my data safe when using this tool?
Yes. All color conversions happen entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No color data or any other information is sent to any server.

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