Color Converter
Convert between HEX, RGB, HSL, and HSV
Frequently Asked Questions
What formats are supported?
HEX (#FF5733), RGB (255, 87, 51), HSL (9, 100%, 60%), HSV, and CMYK.
When to use HEX vs RGB?
HEX is compact for CSS. RGB is clearer programmatically. HSL is intuitive for adjustments.
How to find complementary colors?
Rotate hue by 180 degrees. This tool can help find harmonious combinations.
What is the difference between RGB, HSL, and HEX color formats?
RGB defines colors by red, green, blue intensity (0-255). HSL uses hue (0-360), saturation (0-100%), and lightness (0-100%). HEX is RGB in hexadecimal (#RRGGBB). All represent the same color space.
How do I find the exact color code from a website or image?
Use your browser's DevTools color picker (inspect element, click the color swatch), a screenshot tool with color picker, or browser extensions like ColorZilla to sample any color on screen.
Color Formats
HEX: Hexadecimal color code (#RRGGBB). Each pair represents red, green, and blue values from 00 to FF.
RGB: Red, Green, Blue values from 0-255.
HSL: Hue (0-360), Saturation (0-100%), Lightness (0-100%).
HSV/HSB: Hue, Saturation, Value/Brightness. Common in design software.