Color Format Converter

Supports Hex, RGB, HSL, CMYK (comma or space)

Valid

Conversion Results

HEX

Web Standard

RGB

Screen Display

HSL

Human Intuitive

CMYK

Print Mode

Common Color Formats

HEX (Hexadecimal)

The standard used in web design, starting with # followed by 6 characters (e.g., #FF5733). It represents RGB values in base-16.

RGB (Red Green Blue)

Represents how screens emit light. Colors are created by mixing Red (R), Green (G), and Blue (B) light. Values range from 0 to 255.

HSL (Hue Saturation Lightness)

A more intuitive model for humans. Hue determines the color type, Saturation controls intensity, and Lightness controls brightness. Great for adjusting color palettes.

CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Key)

Used in the printing industry. C (Cyan), M (Magenta), Y (Yellow), and K (Key/Black). Unlike screens, this is a subtractive color model (mixing inks).

Use Cases

Web Design

Designers usually provide HEX codes, but when you need transparency (alpha) in CSS using `rgba()`, you need to convert it to RGB.

Printing

Bright RGB colors (like neon green) on screens often look dull in print. Convert to CMYK to preview "safe" printable colors.

Color Tuning

Want a darker shade of the same color? Convert HEX to HSL and simply decrease the L (Lightness) value.

FAQ

Why does the color look duller in CMYK?
This is physics. RGB is additive (light), capable of displaying very bright colors. CMYK is subtractive (ink), which has a smaller color gamut and cannot reproduce certain bright neon colors.
Does HEX have to be 6 digits?
Not necessarily. Standard HEX is 6 digits (e.g., #FFFFFF), but 3-digit shorthand (e.g., #FFF) is supported by browsers. This tool auto-expands it to 6 digits.
What are "Web Safe Colors"?
They are 216 colors that displayed consistently on old 8-bit monitors. Modern devices support millions of colors, so this concept is largely obsolete.
Are HSL and HSV the same?
No. HSL (Lightness) focuses on "whiteness", while HSV (Value) focuses on "brightness/illumination". In CSS, we primarily class HSL.
Can I pick a color from an image?
The `` usually has an eyedropper tool in modern browsers. Click the colored box on the left, then look for the eyedropper icon in the system dialog.
Do you support Alpha Transparency?
This tool focuses on basic color models. We do not currently support Alpha channel conversions (like RGBA or 8-digit HEX).
How is the data calculated?
All calculations happen locally in your browser using standard mathematical formulas. No data is sent to our servers.
Is this tool free?
Yes, 100% free with no usage limits.

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