Free Color Code Converter
Paste any color — HEX, RGB, or HSL — and instantly see it translated into every other format. Designers translating brand palettes and developers wiring up themes get a live preview swatch, precise conversions, and one-click copying, all without leaving the browser.
Conversions
How to Use the Color Code Converter
- Paste or type a color in any format: #22d3ee, rgb(34, 211, 238), or hsl(187, 85%, 53%).
- The tool auto-detects the format and converts as you type.
- Check the live preview swatch to confirm the color.
- Click any copy button to grab the value in the format you need.
Features
The converter recognizes 3- and 6-digit HEX (with or without #), rgb()/rgba() with comma or space syntax, and hsl()/hsla() values, then derives all three representations with correct rounding. A large preview swatch shows the exact color, and each output row has its own copy button so you can lift HEX for CSS, RGB for canvas code, or HSL for design tools.
Benefits & Use Cases
Frontend developers convert designer-supplied HEX values to rgba() for translucent overlays; email developers translate RGB to HEX for client compatibility; anyone theming an app can hop between the format a tool expects and the one their code needs. Instant local conversion beats digging through docs or opening a graphics app.
Tips
HSL is the friendliest format for building palettes: nudge the lightness value up or down to generate tints and shades of the same hue. When converting for translucent overlays, copy the RGB triplet and add your own alpha, e.g. rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.5).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between HEX, RGB, and HSL?
HEX (#22d3ee) and RGB (rgb(34,211,238)) both describe the red, green, and blue channels — HEX is just RGB written in base-16. HSL describes hue (the color angle), saturation (intensity), and lightness, which many designers find more intuitive for adjusting colors.
Are conversions between formats exact?
HEX and RGB convert losslessly. HSL involves rounding to whole degrees and percentages, so converting HSL to HEX and back can shift the color by a barely perceptible amount.
What does the alpha channel do?
Alpha controls opacity from 0 (fully transparent) to 1 (fully opaque). It appears as the fourth value in rgba() and hsla(), or as the last two digits of 8-digit HEX (#22d3ee80).
Why do colors look different on other screens?
Displays vary in calibration, brightness, and color gamut. The numeric values are exact, but perceived color depends on the screen — always sanity-check brand colors on target devices.
Is my input sent anywhere?
No. All conversion math runs locally in your browser; no color values are uploaded or stored.
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