Utilities

Color Converter

Convert colors between HEX, RGB and HSL with a live swatch preview and a built-in color picker. See your color update instantly as you type, all in your browser.

What this tool does

This tool converts a single color between the three formats you meet most often in web and design work: HEX, RGB and HSL. Enter a value in any one format and the others update at once, alongside a live swatch so you can see exactly what you have. A color picker lets you choose visually when you do not have a specific code in mind, and every conversion happens locally in your browser.

Understanding the formats

HEX writes a color as a six-digit code like #3498db, pairing hexadecimal digits for red, green and blue. RGB expresses the same idea as three numbers from 0 to 255, such as rgb(52, 152, 219), which is handy when you are mixing channels directly. HSL describes a color by hue, saturation and lightness, for example hsl(204, 70%, 53%), which is often the most intuitive way to make a color lighter, darker or more muted.

How to use it

Type or paste a value in the format you have, or open the color picker and choose visually. The swatch and all three formats update immediately. Copy whichever value you need with one click.

  • Convert instantly between HEX, RGB and HSL
  • See a live swatch preview of your color
  • Pick a color visually with the built-in picker
  • Copy any format with one click

Why it matters

Different tools speak different color languages. A design file might give you HEX, a CSS variable might use RGB with an alpha channel, and adjusting a shade is easiest in HSL. Converting by hand is error prone, so a quick, accurate converter keeps your palette consistent across code and design. This free tool is made by Digzy Technology, a software studio in Bali, Indonesia that builds websites, stores and apps.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between HEX, RGB and HSL?
HEX and RGB both describe a color by its red, green and blue amounts, just in different notations. HSL describes it by hue, saturation and lightness, which makes adjusting tone more intuitive.
Which format should I use in CSS?
All three work in modern CSS. HEX is compact, RGB is convenient when you need transparency, and HSL is great for programmatically lightening or darkening a color.
Does the converter run online?
It runs entirely in your browser. No color values are sent to a server, and it works even without an active connection once loaded.
Can I pick a color without knowing its code?
Yes. Use the built-in color picker to choose visually, and the tool will fill in the HEX, RGB and HSL values for you.
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