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HEX, RGB, RGBA, HSL, HSLA Formats
Visual color swatch with all formats Live preview
Copy-ready CSS color values CSS output
Convert Colors — HEX, RGB, HSL, RGBA
Enter any color value below—HEX (#ff5500), RGB (255, 85, 0), or HSL (20, 100%, 50%)—to instantly convert to all formats. See a live color preview and get copy-ready CSS code. Adjust values with sliders for precise color tuning. All processing is in your browser. Free, private, no signup.#3B82F6
--color-hex: #3B82F6;
--color-rgb: 59, 130, 246;
--color-hsl: 217, 91%, 60%;What is Color Converter?
Color Converter is a free tool that translates colors between different notation systems. Enter a color in HEX, RGB, HSL, or RGBA format and instantly get equivalent values in all other formats. The live preview shows the exact color, and you get copy-ready CSS code for web development.
Essential for web developers, designers, and anyone working with digital colors who needs to convert between formats for CSS, graphics software, or brand guidelines.
How does Color Converter work?
- 01 Enter a color value in any format (HEX, RGB, HSL, or RGBA)
- 02 View the live color preview updating in real-time
- 03 See the color converted to all other formats automatically
- 04 Adjust colors precisely using the interactive sliders
- 05 Copy any format with one click for use in CSS or design tools
- 06 The color picker lets you select colors visually
Why use a browser-based tool?
- Instant conversion: No server requests, results appear immediately
- Live preview: See colors update as you type or adjust sliders
- Works offline: Once loaded, works without internet
- No tracking: Your color choices aren’t logged or stored
- Copy-ready output: Get proper CSS syntax for any format
Common Questions
What is the difference between HEX and RGB?
HEX uses 6 hexadecimal digits (#ff5500) while RGB uses decimal values (255, 85, 0). They represent the same colors—just different notation. HEX is more compact and common in CSS; RGB is more intuitive (0-255 for each color channel). Both are widely supported everywhere.
When should I use HSL instead of RGB?
HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) is more intuitive for adjusting colors. To make a color lighter, just increase L. To desaturate, decrease S. In RGB, creating a lighter shade requires adjusting all three values proportionally. Use HSL when you need to create color variations or palettes.
What is the alpha channel in RGBA?
The "A" in RGBA is alpha—transparency from 0 (invisible) to 1 (opaque). rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.5) is 50% transparent red. Use RGBA when you need semi-transparent overlays, shadows, or layered colors. Regular RGB has no transparency support.
Why do some HEX codes have 8 characters?
8-character HEX codes (#ff550080) include alpha transparency in the last two digits. 80 in hex = 128 in decimal = 50% opacity. This is the HEX equivalent of RGBA. Not all older browsers support 8-digit HEX—use RGBA for maximum compatibility.
How do I find the exact brand color from a website?
Use browser DevTools: right-click any element, select "Inspect," find the color in the Styles panel. You can also use the eyedropper tool in DevTools (Chrome/Edge) to pick any color on the page. Then paste the HEX code here to convert to other formats.