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Color Converter

Color converter is a browser-based tool for translating color values between HEX, RGB, HSL, and HSV formats simultaneously. Enter any color value or use the visual picker and all equivalent formats appear instantly.

Input
#
All formats
HEX#3b82f6
RGBrgb(59, 130, 246)
HSLhsl(217, 91%, 60%)

CONVERT

All three formats are shown simultaneously regardless of mode.

Runs entirely in your browser

How to convert colour formats

  1. Enter a colour value in HEX, RGB, HSL, or HSV format.
  2. The tool converts it to all other formats simultaneously.
  3. Click any format value to copy it to your clipboard.
  4. Use the colour picker for a visual way to choose and convert colours.

Common uses

  • Converting HEX colours from a design file to RGB or HSL for CSS, then verify the color pair passes WCAG contrast requirements
  • Finding the HSL value of a colour to adjust lightness or saturation in code, then explore tints and shades built from that base
  • Translating colours between formats when moving assets between design tools, alongside a color palette generator to build a cohesive scheme

Technical specification

  • Algorithm or formula: Pure JavaScript color math: HEX ↔ RGB via base-16 parsing, RGB ↔ HSL using the standard hue-from-max/min formula, RGB ↔ HSV via the cylindrical-coordinate algorithm.
  • Browser API or library: Native parseInt and arithmetic. No external library.
  • Input limits: Accepts HEX (3, 4, 6, 8 digits), rgb(), rgba(), hsl(), hsla(), and hsv() syntax. Alpha channel is preserved across conversions.
  • Output: All formats displayed at once with copy buttons. Values are clamped to valid channel ranges.
  • Known limitations: No wide-gamut color spaces (Display P3, Lab, LCH, OKLCH). Named CSS colors are not auto-resolved.

Frequently asked questions

What colour formats does the tool support?
The tool converts between HEX (e.g. #3b82f6), RGB (e.g. rgb(59, 130, 246)), HSL, and HSV/HSB.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. All conversion is pure JavaScript running in your browser.
Can I enter colours with transparency (alpha)?
Yes. HEX8, RGBA, and HSLA formats are supported for colours with an alpha channel.
How do I get the CSS value for a colour?
Copy the HEX or HSL value, both are valid in modern CSS. HSL is often preferred for programmatic adjustments because its components map directly to human perception.

Reviewed and tested May 26, 2026.