Color Converter

Convert colors between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats instantly. Visual color picker, complementary color display, and one-click copy for all formats.

Color Preview

Selected Color

Complementary

Color Values

Complementary Color

#c47d09HEX
196, 125, 9RGB
37, 91, 40HSL

All conversions happen locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server.

What the color converter does

Enter a color in any of HEX, RGB, or HSL and this tool instantly shows the other formats, previews the swatch, offers a visual picker, and displays the complementary color. Every value is one click to copy, so you can grab exactly the format your stylesheet or design tool expects.

How to convert a color

  1. Type a value in any format (e.g. #3b82f6) or use the picker.
  2. Read the equivalent HEX, RGB, and HSL instantly.
  3. Copy the format you need, or grab the complementary color for an accent.

HEX vs RGB vs HSL — when to use each

HEX and RGB describe the same thing (red, green, blue channels) and are interchangeable — HEX is compact, RGB is readable and supports an alpha channel. HSL (hue, saturation, lightness) is the one to reach for when you're adjusting a color: nudging lightness to build a shade ramp or shifting hue for a palette is intuitive in HSL and painful in HEX.

Embedding assets inline? Turn an image or SVG into a data URI with the Base64 encoder, or browse the rest of the developer toolkit.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between HEX and RGB?

None in the color they describe — both are red/green/blue. HEX is a compact string; RGB is human-readable and adds alpha (RGBA) for transparency.

When should I use HSL?

When tweaking colors — building lighter/darker shades or rotating hue for a palette is far easier with HSL's lightness and hue controls.

How do I find a complementary color?

Rotate the hue by 180°. The tool shows the complementary swatch for any input automatically.

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