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Color Converter (HEX, RGB, HSL)

Convert colors between HEX, RGB, and HSL instantly — type any format (including HSL and RGB), with a live swatch and one-click copy. Free, in your browser.

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💡 How to use

  • Type a color in any box — HEX, RGB, or HSL — and the others convert instantly.
  • Or use the color picker below the swatch to choose visually.
  • Click the 📋 next to a value to copy it. Accepts #abc, #aabbcc, rgb(...), and hsl(...).

Free Color Converter — HEX, RGB, HSL

Convert colors between HEX, RGB, and HSL instantly. Type a value in any format — including HSL and RGB, not just HEX — and the others update live, with a color swatch and one-click copy. A fast, two-way color converter that runs entirely in your browser. Free, no sign-up.

What do HEX, RGB, and HSL mean?

They are three ways to describe the same color. HEX is a six-digit hexadecimal code like #6D5EF6, common in CSS and design tools. RGB describes a color by its red, green, and blue components from 0 to 255. HSL describes it by hue (the color's position on the wheel, 0–360°), saturation (how vivid it is), and lightness (how light or dark). This tool converts freely between all three.

How to use the color converter

It is fully two-way:

  • Type a color into any box — HEX, RGB, or HSL.
  • The other two formats convert instantly, and the swatch updates.
  • Or use the color picker to choose visually.
  • Click the copy button next to any value to grab it.

Why HSL is worth knowing

HSL is the most intuitive format for adjusting colors. Because hue, saturation, and lightness are separate, you can build a palette by keeping the hue fixed and changing only lightness for tints and shades, or nudge the hue for a related accent color. That is far harder to do by eye in HEX or RGB. Converting a brand HEX color to HSL is often the first step in generating a whole, harmonious color scheme.

Accepted input formats

The converter is flexible about how you type a color. HEX works as #6D5EF6 or the short #abc form. RGB is accepted as rgb(109, 94, 246) or just the three numbers. HSL is accepted as hsl(246, 89%, 67%) or the raw values. Whatever you paste from your design tool or stylesheet, the converter parses it and fills in the rest.

Common uses

Color conversion is a daily task in web and UI work:

  • Turning a designer's HEX color into RGB or HSL for CSS.
  • Adjusting lightness in HSL to create hover and active states.
  • Matching colors between design tools that use different formats.
  • Building tints and shades for a consistent palette.

Pro tip

To make a lighter or darker version of a color for hovers, buttons, and borders, convert it to HSL and change only the lightness value up or down — the hue and saturation stay consistent, so the shades feel like they belong together. For gradients and other CSS effects, see our CSS Gradient Generator and other design tools.

FAQ

Is this color converter free?
Yes. It is completely free, runs in your browser, and requires no account or sign-up.
How do I convert HEX to RGB or HSL?
Type or paste a HEX code into the HEX box and the RGB and HSL values update instantly. You can also go the other way — enter RGB or HSL and get the rest.
Can I convert HSL or RGB back to HEX?
Yes. The converter is two-way. Enter a value in any of the HEX, RGB, or HSL boxes and the other formats are calculated automatically.
What is the difference between RGB and HSL?
RGB mixes red, green, and blue light. HSL describes a color by hue, saturation, and lightness, which makes it easier to adjust brightness and vividness without changing the underlying color.
What HEX formats are supported?
Both the full six-digit form (#6D5EF6) and the three-digit shorthand (#abc) are accepted, with or without the leading hash.
How do I make a lighter or darker shade of a color?
Convert the color to HSL and adjust only the lightness value. Increasing it lightens the color, decreasing it darkens it, while keeping the hue and saturation consistent.
Is my color data kept private?
Yes. All conversion happens locally in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.

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