Color Converter
Convert colors between HEX, RGB, HSL, and HSV formats instantly. Enter any color value and get all formats with a live preview.
What Is a Color Converter?
A color converter transforms a color value from one format to another. Web developers and designers regularly switch between HEX (used in CSS/HTML), RGB (red–green–blue channels), HSL (hue–saturation–lightness), and HSV (hue–saturation–value) representations depending on their workflow.
How to Use
- Type a HEX value (e.g.
#1a2b3cor1a2b3c) - Or enter RGB values (0–255 per channel)
- Or enter HSL values (H: 0–360, S/L: 0–100)
- Or enter HSV values (H: 0–360, S/V: 0–100)
- All other formats update instantly. Click Copy to copy any result.
Features
- Supports HEX, RGB, HSL, and HSV formats
- Live color swatch preview
- Accepts 3-digit and 6-digit HEX codes
- One-click copy for each output format
FAQ
What is the difference between HSL and HSV?
Both use hue and saturation. HSL uses lightness (0 = black, 50% = full color, 100% = white), while HSV uses value (0 = black, 100% = full brightness). HSV is also called HSB (hue–saturation–brightness).
Can I enter a 3-digit HEX code?
Yes. #abc is automatically expanded to #aabbcc before conversion.
Are the conversions exact?
HEX ↔ RGB is exact. HSL and HSV values are rounded to the nearest integer, so a round-trip may differ by ±1 in the final decimal place.
Which format should I use in CSS?
All four formats are valid in modern CSS. HEX is the most compact for static values; HSL is easiest for programmatic adjustments (e.g. darkening by reducing lightness).