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Color Converter

Convert between HEX, RGB, and HSL color formats with a live preview. Useful for design systems, CSS debugging, handoff cleanup, and fast frontend iteration.

Preview
#2563EB
HEX
#2563EB
RGB
rgb(37, 99, 235)
HSL
hsl(221, 83%, 53%)
Red
37
Green
99
Blue
235
Hue
221
Saturation
83%
Lightness
53%

Common use cases

Practical ways developers and designers use the color converter in real workflows.

Match brand colors

Convert a HEX brand color to RGB or HSL for use in different CSS properties or design tools.

Adjust color properties

Switch to HSL to tweak hue, saturation, or lightness independently, then convert back to HEX for code.

Check accessibility contrast

Convert colors to compare their luminance values when evaluating contrast ratios for WCAG compliance.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions people usually have before using the tool.

What color formats are supported?+

HEX (with or without #), RGB (0-255 per channel), and HSL (hue 0-360, saturation and lightness 0-100%).

Can I input shorthand HEX like #fff?+

Yes. Three-character shorthand is automatically expanded to six characters before conversion.

Does this tool support alpha transparency?+

Not currently. The converter works with opaque HEX, RGB, and HSL values. RGBA and HSLA support may be added in the future.

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