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Color Converter
Convert between HEX, RGB, HSL & CMYK instantly with color picker
Convert between HEX, RGB, HSL & CMYK instantly with color picker
Color conversion is the process of translating a color from one representation format to another. Different systems use different color models: web design uses HEX and RGB, print design uses CMYK, and UI/UX often uses HSL for easier manipulation. A color converter helps you work across these formats seamlessly.
Web design: convert HEX to RGB for CSS rgba() values. Print design: convert RGB to CMYK for print preparation. UI/UX: use HSL to easily adjust saturation and lightness. Branding: ensure color consistency across digital and print. Development: convert between formats for different CSS properties.
Enter a color value in any format 鈥?HEX, RGB, HSL, or CMYK. All other formats update automatically in real-time. Use the color picker to visually select a color. Click the "Copy" button next to any format to copy it to your clipboard. Scroll down to see color harmony suggestions for your selected color.
HEX is a hexadecimal representation (#RRGGBB) used primarily in web design. RGB represents Red, Green, Blue values from 0-255. HSL represents Hue (0-360掳), Saturation (%), and Lightness (%), making it easier to adjust colors intuitively.
CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the color model used for printing. Screens use RGB (additive color mixing with light), while printers use CMYK (subtractive color mixing with ink). Converting to CMYK before printing ensures more accurate color representation.
Conversions between HEX, RGB, and HSL are mathematically exact. However, CMYK conversion is approximate because it depends on the specific printer, paper, and ink used. For professional print work, always test with your printer's color profile.
Color harmonies are combinations of colors that are aesthetically pleasing based on color theory. Common harmonies include complementary (opposite on the color wheel), analogous (adjacent colors), and triadic (three evenly spaced colors). They help create balanced, professional-looking color schemes.
Click the color square to open your browser's native color picker. You can select any color visually, enter precise values, or even use an eyedropper tool (browser-dependent) to pick colors from anywhere on your screen.