Color Converter
Convert colors between HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, and other color formats instantly.
📋 How to Use
- Enter a color value in any supported format (HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK) or use the color picker.
- The tool instantly converts the color to all other formats simultaneously.
- View the live color preview to confirm you have the right color.
- Click Copy next to any format to copy that specific value to your clipboard.
- Explore complementary colors, shades, and contrast ratios in the additional panels.
About This Tool
Color Converter — Convert Between All Color Formats
Color representation differs across design tools, web development, and print production. A designer working in Photoshop sees CMYK values; a web developer uses HEX or RGB; a CSS developer might prefer HSL. Our Color Converter lets you convert any color between all major formats instantly, with a live visual preview.
Supported Color Formats
HEX — #RRGGBB or #RGB shorthand. The standard web color format used in HTML, CSS, and design tools. Example: #3498DB
RGB — rgb(R, G, B) where each channel (Red, Green, Blue) is 0–255. Example: rgb(52, 152, 219)
RGBA — RGB with Alpha transparency channel (0–1 or 0–255). Example: rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.8)
HSL — hsl(H, S%, L%) — Hue (0–360°), Saturation (0–100%), Lightness (0–100%). More intuitive for color adjustment. Example: hsl(204, 70%, 53%)
HSLA — HSL with Alpha transparency.
HSV/HSB — Hue, Saturation, Value (Brightness). Used in many design applications including Photoshop's color picker.
CMYK — Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black) — the four-color process used in color printing. Example: cmyk(76%, 31%, 0%, 14%)
CSS Named Colors — 140+ standard CSS color names (red, blue, cornflowerblue, etc.)
Color Picker
Don't know the color values? Use the built-in color picker to visually select any color and instantly see its values in all formats.
Features
- Live preview: See the actual color displayed while you type or adjust values.
- Copy formats: One-click copy for each format (HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK).
- Complementary colors: View the complementary, analogous, and triadic colors for your selected color.
- Contrast checker: Check if text/background color combinations meet WCAG accessibility contrast requirements.
- Shade generator: Generate lighter and darker shades of any color.
Use Cases
Web design: Convert a Photoshop color swatch from RGB to HEX for CSS. Print design: Convert web HEX colors to CMYK for print production. Brand guidelines: Get a brand color in all formats needed by different team members. Accessibility: Check contrast ratios between foreground and background colors.
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