Advanced Color Converter
Convert between HEX, RGB, RGBA, and HSL color formats
Color Information
About Color Conversion
Our free online color converter helps designers, developers, and digital professionals work with color codes efficiently. Whether you're converting HEX to RGB for web development, HSL to RGBA for CSS styling, or analyzing color properties for accessibility, this tool provides instant results.
Common Use Cases
- Web Development: Convert between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats for CSS styling
- Graphic Design: Match colors across different design tools and platforms
- UI/UX Design: Ensure color accessibility by checking contrast ratios
- Digital Marketing: Maintain brand consistency across digital assets
- Accessibility Compliance: Verify color contrast meets WCAG standards
Color Formats Explained
HEX Color
Hexadecimal color codes start with # followed by 6 digits (0-9, A-F) representing red, green and blue components. Example: #3b82f6 (blue).
RGB Color
Defines color by mixing red, green and blue light intensities (0-255). Example: rgb(59, 130, 246).
RGBA Color
Extends RGB with alpha channel for transparency (0-1). Example: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5) for 50% opacity.
HSL Color
Defines color by hue (0-360), saturation (0%-100%) and lightness (0%-100%). Example: hsl(217, 91%, 60%).
How to Use This Color Converter
- Select your input color format using the tabs (HEX, RGB, RGBA, or HSL)
- Enter your color value or use the color picker
- Click "Convert Color" to see all color formats
- Copy any color format with one click
- Check color information like brightness and contrast
Color Accessibility Tips
For accessible web design, ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors. The WCAG 2.1 guidelines recommend:
- AA Standard: Minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text
- AAA Standard: Minimum contrast ratio of 7:1 for normal text
- Large Text: Minimum contrast ratio of 3:1 for text 18pt+ or 14pt bold+
Our tool shows the contrast ratio against white to help you evaluate accessibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this color converter free to use?
Yes, our color conversion tool is completely free with no limitations. You can convert as many colors as you need without registration.
Does the tool store my color data?
No, all conversions happen in your browser. We don't store or transmit your color data to our servers.
What's the difference between RGB and HSL?
RGB defines colors by mixing red, green and blue light, while HSL represents colors by hue, saturation and lightness which is often more intuitive for color adjustments.
Can I use this tool on mobile devices?
Absolutely! Our color converter is fully responsive and works perfectly on smartphones and tablets.
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