Color & Design · Free Tool

Color Converter (HEX, RGB, HSL)

Convert colors between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats with a live preview swatch.

HEX
RGB
HSL

About this tool

Enter a color in any common format — HEX (#7c3aed), RGB (124, 58, 237), or HSL (263, 84%, 58%) — and get it converted to all the others instantly, with a live preview swatch and one-click copy for each format.

HEX is the compact web standard, RGB maps directly to how screens emit light, and HSL is the most human-friendly for adjusting hue, saturation, and lightness — designers constantly translate between all three.

Common uses

  • Convert a brand HEX code to HSL to create lighter/darker variants
  • Translate design-tool RGB values into CSS-ready HEX
  • Explore a color's hue and saturation before adjusting it

Frequently asked questions

Why prefer HSL when designing?

HSL separates what humans perceive: hue (the color), saturation (intensity), and lightness. Making a hover state 10% darker is one lightness tweak in HSL, but non-obvious math in HEX or RGB.

What about alpha (transparency)?

Add an alpha channel in CSS with rgba(), hsla(), or 8-digit HEX (#7c3aedcc). This tool focuses on the opaque color; append the alpha in your CSS as needed.

Is my data uploaded to a server?

No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript — nothing you type is transmitted, logged, or stored anywhere. You can even use it offline once the page has loaded.