Color Converter (HEX, RGB, HSL)
Pick a color or edit any field — HEX, RGB, and HSL all stay in sync instantly, with a live swatch preview.
How to use the color converter
- Click the color swatch to pick a color visually, or type directly into the HEX, RGB, or HSL fields.
- Every field updates the others live — change one and the rest recalculate instantly.
- Use the Copy button next to any format to grab the exact string for your CSS, design tool, or code.
Why use a color converter?
Different tools speak different color languages: CSS often uses HEX or RGB, design software frequently shows HSL, and some APIs expect one specific format. Rather than doing the hue-saturation-lightness math by hand, this tool keeps all three formats in sync as you edit any one of them, so you can instantly grab whichever format your project needs. It is especially handy when you have a HEX code from a brand guide and need the matching HSL values to nudge a color lighter or more saturated while keeping the same hue. Everything runs client-side, so your palette never leaves your browser.
How do I convert a HEX color to RGB?
Type or paste a HEX code like #1F8181 into the HEX field, and the RGB and HSL fields update instantly with the equivalent values — no need to look up a formula.
What's the difference between RGB and HSL?
RGB describes a color as red, green, and blue light amounts (0-255 each). HSL describes the same color as hue (a position on the color wheel), saturation, and lightness, which is often more intuitive for adjusting a shade lighter, darker, or more muted.
Does this tool store or upload my colors?
No. All conversion math runs locally in your browser with JavaScript. Nothing you enter is sent to a server or saved anywhere.