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🎨 Color Converter

Paste a color in any format, #1d87f1, rgb(29,135,241) or hsl(210,88%,53%), and read it in every format at once.

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How the color converter works

The input is parsed from HEX (3 or 6 digits), RGB or HSL notation, then converted with the standard formulas: RGB↔HEX is base-16 notation of the same three 0-255 channels; HSL re-expresses them as hue (0-360°), saturation and lightness; CMYK approximates the ink mix for print (screen-to-print conversion is device-dependent, treat CMYK values as a starting point, not press-proof).

HEX and RGB are the same numbers in different clothes, #1d87f1 is just rgb(29, 135, 241) written in hexadecimal. HSL is the designer-friendly view: want a darker variant? Lower L. A less intense one? Lower S. Same color model, three dialects.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between HEX and RGB?

Notation only, both express the same red/green/blue channels 0-255. #ff6600 is rgb(255, 102, 0): ff = 255, 66 = 102, 00 = 0.

When should I use HSL instead?

When adjusting colors: HSL separates hue from saturation and lightness, so "20% darker" is just L − 20. CSS supports hsl() everywhere modern browsers run.

Why does my CMYK print look different from screen?

Screens emit light (RGB); print reflects it through ink (CMYK), the gamuts differ, and exact results depend on printer profiles. The formula conversion here is the standard approximation; for brand-critical print, use ICC profiles in design software.

What is a 3-digit HEX like #fa0?

Shorthand where each digit doubles: #fa0 = #ffaa00. The converter accepts both.

Is my color data private?

Yes, parsing and conversion run in your browser; nothing is transmitted.

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