Color Picker & Converter
Convert colors between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats. Free online color picker with live preview and palette generation.
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What is Color Picker & Converter?
A color picker lets you select and convert colors between different formats used in web development and design. HEX (#FF5733), RGB (rgb(255, 87, 51)), and HSL (hsl(12, 100%, 60%)) are the three main color formats in CSS. Each format has different strengths: HEX is compact, RGB is intuitive (red-green-blue), and HSL is best for creating color variations.
How to Use
- Click the color input to open the native color picker, or type a HEX/RGB/HSL value
- The tool automatically converts between all three formats
- Adjust individual R, G, B or H, S, L values using the sliders
- Copy any format using the copy button next to each value
- See a live preview of the selected color
Examples
Brand orange
Tailwind blue-500
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use HEX, RGB, or HSL in CSS?
HEX is most common for simple colors. RGB if you need alpha transparency (rgba). HSL if you need color variations (adjusting lightness or saturation). Modern CSS also supports hwb(), lab(), and oklch() color spaces.
How do I create a darker version of a color?
Use HSL format and reduce the Lightness value. For example, hsl(217, 91%, 60%) → hsl(217, 91%, 40%) gives a darker blue. This is much easier than trying to adjust individual RGB values.
What's the difference between HEX and HEX+Alpha?
Standard HEX is 6 characters (#RRGGBB). HEX+Alpha adds 2 more characters for opacity (#RRGGBBAA). For example, #3B82F680 is Tailwind blue-500 at 50% opacity.