Color Format Converter
Convert between HEX, RGB, and HSL color formats instantly. Type any value in any field — all other formats update automatically. Use the color picker for visual selection or pick from presets.
Real-World Use Cases
1. Figma-to-CSS Design Handoff
Your designer exports brand colors from Figma as HEX. You need HSL values for CSS custom properties to build light/dark theme variants by adjusting lightness.
Input (from Figma)
#6366F1
Converted Formats
RGB: rgb(99, 102, 241) HSL: hsl(239, 84%, 67%) Dark variant: hsl(239, 84%, 45%) Light variant: hsl(239, 84%, 85%)
2. Tailwind CSS Custom Color Configuration
You want to add a brand color to your tailwind.config.js. Convert the designer's RGB value to HEX for the config file.
Input (from design spec)
rgb(16, 185, 129)
For tailwind.config.js
HEX: #10B981
// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
brand: '#10B981'
} 3. Accessibility Contrast Debugging
WCAG requires a 4.5:1 contrast ratio for text. Convert your background and text colors to RGB to calculate the ratio, or adjust the HSL lightness until contrast passes.
Background Color
#F3F4F6 → rgb(243, 244, 246)
hsl(220, 14%, 96%) Text Color (adjust lightness)
#6B7280 → hsl(220, 9%, 46%) Contrast: 4.6:1 WCAG AA pass Darken to hsl(220, 9%, 35%) for AAA compliance (7:1).
How to Use — Step by Step
- Enter any color value — Paste a HEX code (e.g.
#6366F1), RGB value (e.g.rgb(99,102,241)), or HSL value into any input field. - See instant conversion — All other format fields update automatically. No button needed — conversion happens as you type.
- Use the color picker — Click the visual picker to select a color visually, then read off the HEX, RGB, and HSL values.
- Try presets — Click any preset color to load its values instantly. Great for exploring Tailwind or Material Design palettes.
- Copy to clipboard — Click the copy icon next to the format you need and paste directly into your CSS, Tailwind config, or design token file.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color formats can I convert?▼
This tool converts between HEX (e.g. #ff6b6b), RGB (e.g. rgb(255, 107, 107)), and HSL (e.g. hsl(0, 100%, 71%)) formats. All fields update automatically when you type in any one of them.
How do I convert HEX to RGB?▼
Paste your HEX value (with or without the # prefix) into the HEX field. The RGB and HSL values update instantly. No button to click — it's real-time conversion.
What is the difference between RGB and HSL?▼
RGB (Red, Green, Blue) defines colors by mixing light channels with values 0–255. HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) is more intuitive for designers — Hue is the color angle (0–360°), Saturation is intensity (0–100%), and Lightness is brightness (0–100%).
Does this tool work with CSS color values?▼
Yes. The HEX, RGB, and HSL outputs are valid CSS color values you can paste directly into your stylesheets. For example: color: #ff6b6b or background: hsl(0, 100%, 71%).
Is the color picker accurate for web colors?▼
Yes. The visual color picker uses your browser's native color input, which produces precise HEX values. All converted outputs are mathematically accurate and browser-safe.
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