Color Converter
Convert colors between HEX, RGB, RGBA, HSL, HSV and CMYK. Generate palettes — complementary, triadic, analogous and more.
rgba(99, 102, 241, 1.00)hsl(239, 84%, 67%)hsv(239, 59%, 95%)cmyk(59%, 58%, 0%, 5%)--color: #6366f1;bg-[#6366f1]What is Color Converter?
A color converter is a fundamental tool for designers and developers that translates any color value between the major color models used in digital and print work. The same color can be expressed in HEX notation for CSS, as RGB values for screen display, as HSL for human-intuitive hue adjustments, as HSV for graphics software, or as CMYK for print production — and this tool converts between all of them instantly.
HEX color codes like '#3A86FF' are the standard format in HTML and CSS. RGB (Red, Green, Blue) is the native color model for screens, where each channel ranges from 0 to 255. HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) is favored by designers because adjusting lightness or saturation feels intuitive — you can easily create lighter or darker shades of a color. HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) is used in many graphics applications and color pickers. CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the color model used by printers.
Beyond raw conversion, this tool includes a palette generator that derives complementary, analogous, triadic, and split-complementary color schemes from any input color. A live color preview lets you confirm the color visually before copying the value. The tool is invaluable for front-end developers matching a designer's spec, print designers converting digital colors for press, and anyone building a consistent brand color system.
How to Use Color Converter
- Enter a color value
Type a HEX code, RGB, HSL, HSV, or CMYK value into the corresponding input, or use the color picker for a visual selection.
- View all conversions
All equivalent color values across every supported format appear instantly below the input.
- Preview the color
A live color swatch confirms the color visually so you can be sure the values match your intention.
- Copy any format
Click the copy button next to any color format to copy that specific value to your clipboard.
Key Benefits
Converts between HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK — covering every major format for both screen and print.
All conversions happen in real time as you type. Paste a value and all other formats appear immediately.
Generate harmonious color schemes — complementary, analogous, and triadic — directly from your input color.
A color swatch updates live so you can visually confirm your color before copying the values.
Frequently Asked Questions
HEX and RGB are additive color models for screens, while CMYK is a subtractive model for print. Some print colors (especially vivid cyans and magentas) fall outside the RGB color space and cannot be represented exactly in HEX.
Both use Hue and Saturation, but differ in the third channel. HSL uses Lightness (0% = black, 100% = white, 50% = pure color). HSV uses Value (0% = black, 100% = full brightness). HSL is more common in CSS; HSV is used in many graphics apps.
In Photoshop, note the RGB or CMYK values from the color picker. Enter them into this tool to get the HEX or RGB CSS value instantly.
Yes. Three-digit shorthand HEX values are expanded automatically (e.g., #FFF becomes #FFFFFF). Eight-digit HEX values with an alpha channel are also supported.