Does this support transparency or alpha values?

No — it converts solid colors only; transparency typically adds a fourth alpha channel that isn't handled here.

Why does my hex code show as invalid?

Hex colors need exactly 3 or 6 valid hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F) after the # — any other length or character is flagged as invalid.

Does the # symbol matter?

No — the tool strips it automatically if present, so entering the hex digits with or without the leading # works the same way.

What's shorthand hex, like #FFF?

A 3-digit shortcut where each digit repeats once to form the full 6-digit value — #FFF expands to #FFFFFF (white), and this tool handles both forms automatically.

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Color Converter

HEX, RGB, and HSL, converted live with a swatch.

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About the Color Converter

Converts a color between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats simultaneously, with a live swatch preview, covering the three most common color notations in design and web development.

How to use it

Enter a Hex color, with or without the leading #.
Read the matching RGB and HSL values, and preview the swatch.

Formula

RGB values are extracted directly from HEX digit pairs. HSL is derived from RGB using standard color-space conversion math based on the relative min/max of the red, green, and blue channels.

Worked example

The hex color #D4A24C converts to rgb(212, 162, 76) and roughly hsl(37°, 62%, 56%) — a warm gold tone.

Recommendations

• HSL is often more intuitive for adjusting a color — changing lightness or saturation while keeping hue fixed produces predictable tints and shades.
• Three-character hex shorthand (like #FFF) is supported and expands automatically to the full six-digit form.
• Use the live swatch to sanity-check a conversion visually before using the value in code or design software.

Frequently asked questions

RGB defines a color by red, green, and blue light intensities; HSL defines it by hue, saturation, and lightness — the same color described two different ways that suit different editing tasks.

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