Color Converter
HEX, RGB and HSL.
HEX, RGB and HSL.
How to use Color Converter
- Type a hex code or pick a color with the swatch picker
- Watch the RGB, HSL, and preview update in real time
- Copy the converted values or tweak the RGB channels by hand
About Color Converter
Color Converter turns any HEX color into its RGB and HSL equivalents the moment you type it. Paste or key a hex code into the field, or open the native color picker, and the matching RGB and HSL values, a large live preview swatch, and a per-channel breakdown all update in real time. It answers both directions people look for: HEX to RGB, and RGB to HEX (hexadecimal).
You aren't limited to starting from a hex code. Edit the Red, Green, and Blue fields directly — each accepts 0 to 255 — and the tool rebuilds the hex code, recalculates the HSL values, and repaints the swatch as you go, so you can dial in a color by hand or reverse-engineer one you already have. HSL (hue, saturation, lightness) sits alongside the others because it's usually the easiest format for nudging a shade lighter, darker, or more muted. Every format has a one-click copy button, and the input is forgiving: it takes 3- and 6-digit hex with or without the leading #, in upper or lower case, and shrugs off empty or invalid input instead of breaking.
Note that this is a code converter, not an image editor — it works on color values, not photos, and it doesn't map colors to proprietary systems like Pantone (PMS) or CMYK. Everything runs entirely in your browser with plain JavaScript, so the colors you enter are never uploaded, saved, or tracked.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Color Converter free to use?
- Yes, it is 100% free with no sign-up, account, or limits. Convert as many colors between HEX, RGB, and HSL as you like.
- Is my data uploaded or stored anywhere?
- No. All conversions happen locally in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you type is sent to a server, saved, or tracked, so your colors stay completely private.
- What hex formats does it accept?
- It accepts standard 6-digit hex (like #3B82F6) and shorthand 3-digit hex (like #abc), with or without the leading # sign. Uppercase and lowercase letters both work.
- How do I convert HEX to RGB and HSL?
- Just type or paste a hex code into the HEX field, or use the color picker. The RGB and HSL values appear instantly below, each with a copy button so you can grab the format you need.
- Can I enter RGB values to get the HEX code?
- Yes. Edit the Red, Green, and Blue number fields (0-255) and the tool automatically updates the HEX code, HSL values, and the preview swatch to match.
- How do I convert RGB to hexadecimal?
- Type your Red, Green, and Blue values into the RGB fields and the hexadecimal code appears instantly in the HEX field above. Hexadecimal is simply base-16 shorthand for the same three channels, so rgb(255, 136, 0) and #FF8800 describe an identical color.
- What is the difference between HEX, RGB, and HSL?
- HEX and RGB describe the same color using red, green, and blue channels (HEX in base-16, RGB in 0-255 numbers). HSL describes it as hue, saturation, and lightness, which is often easier for tweaking shades and tints.
- Can I pick a color visually instead of typing a code?
- Yes. The built-in native color picker lets you choose a color by eye, and the HEX, RGB, and HSL fields plus the preview swatch fill in automatically. From there you can fine-tune it by editing any field.
- How do I copy a color code?
- Each format has its own copy button beside it. Click the one you need and the HEX, RGB, or HSL value is placed on your clipboard, ready to paste straight into your CSS, design tool, or code.
- Can this convert a HEX color to Pantone (PMS) or CMYK?
- No. This tool converts between HEX, RGB, and HSL only. Pantone (PMS) uses proprietary, licensed swatch libraries and CMYK is tuned for print inks, so there is no exact, free formula to map a hex code to either one reliably.
- Does this turn a color photo into black and white, or a black-and-white photo into color?
- No. It converts color codes, not image files, so it cannot desaturate a photo or colorize a grayscale one. If you just need one color's gray version, set equal Red, Green, and Blue values to preview it.
- Can I use this to find wplace palette colors?
- You can read the exact HEX or RGB value of any color here and compare it against a wplace palette by hand. The tool is a general HEX/RGB/HSL converter, though, so it won't automatically snap a color to wplace's fixed palette for you.