HEX / RGB / HSL Color Converter & Palette Helper
Convert colors between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats. Generate tints, shades, tones, and harmony palettes. Check WCAG contrast ratios for accessibility compliance.
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Convert colors and generate palettes instantly
Paste a HEX, RGB, or HSL color to convert between formats, generate palettes, and check contrast ratios for accessibility.
Color Input
HEX, RGB, HSL
Conversions
All formats
Palettes
Tints, shades & more
Contrast Check
WCAG ratings
Understanding Color Formats & Palettes
HEX (Hexadecimal)
A 6-character code representing RGB values in base-16. Format: #RRGGBB where each pair ranges from 00-FF (0-255 in decimal).
Short form #RGB expands to #RRGGBB (e.g., #F00 = #FF0000). With alpha: #RRGGBBAA where AA is opacity.
RGB / RGBA
Red, Green, Blue channels from 0-255. Format: rgb(R, G, B) or rgba(R, G, B, A) where A is alpha (0-1).
This is the native format for screens and most digital applications.
HSL / HSLA
Hue (0-360°), Saturation (0-100%), Lightness (0-100%). Format: hsl(H, S%, L%).
More intuitive for designers: adjust hue to change color, saturation for vibrancy, lightness for brightness.
Tip: HSL is best for creating consistent color variations because you can adjust lightness while preserving hue.
Frequently Asked Questions
HEX is a hexadecimal notation (#RRGGBB) representing colors in base-16. RGB uses decimal values (0-255) for Red, Green, and Blue channels. HSL uses Hue (0-360°), Saturation (0-100%), and Lightness (0-100%), making it more intuitive for color adjustments. All three can represent the same colors but with different notation systems.
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