🎨 Color Converter

Convert between HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK color formats instantly

#4CAF50Click to copy
✓ Valid HEX

Converted Values

HEX#RRGGBB
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RGBRed, Green, Blue
rgb(76, 175, 80)
R:76
G:175
B:80
HSLHue, Saturation, Lightness
hsl(122, 39%, 49%)
H:122°
S:39%
L:49%
HSVHue, Saturation, Value
hsv(122, 57%, 69%)Click to copy
H:122°
S:57%
V:69%

Quick Colors

How to Use

  • Type HEX color (e.g., #FF5733) or RGB values (0-255)
  • Use color picker or sliders to adjust color
  • All formats update in real-time
  • Click on any color value or use Copy buttons
  • Try quick colors for instant examples

Why Convert Between Color Formats

CSS and design handoff

Designers often specify colors in HEX or HSL, while some CSS or code contexts expect RGB or a different notation.

Print vs. screen color

CMYK is used for print work, while HEX, RGB, and HSL are the formats used for screens and web design.

Adjusting a color precisely

HSL and HSV make it easier to adjust lightness or saturation without guessing new RGB or HEX values by hand.

Matching an existing brand color

Converting a known HEX brand color into RGB or CMYK keeps the same color consistent across web and print materials.

Using the Converter

1

Start from whichever format you have

Enter a color in HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, or CMYK — the other formats update automatically from whichever one you fill in.

2

Use the color picker for a visual match

If you don't know the exact value, use the built-in color picker to select a shade visually and read off its values.

3

Click to copy

Click the color preview to copy the current HEX value directly, instead of manually selecting and copying the text.

4

Double-check CMYK for print

CMYK conversion from screen colors is an approximation — confirm the result against your printer or print shop's color proofing when accuracy matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tool guide

Color Converter guide, use cases, and best practices

Color Converter helps translate color values between HEX, RGB, HSL, and related formats for design and development work.

Reviewed by Muhammad Umer Shahzad

Founder of iLoveConversion. Updated for practical document workflows, privacy, and file-handling clarity.

Common use cases

  • Convert brand colors between design tools and CSS.
  • Inspect color values from screenshots or style guides.
  • Create consistent color tokens for web interfaces.

Best practices

  • Check contrast for text readability.
  • Use consistent color formats in a single design system.
  • Test colors on light and dark backgrounds.

Before using Color Converter

Check that the file type and size match the tool, keep your original copy, and choose settings that match the final use case before starting.

Privacy and file handling

Uploaded files are used to complete the selected task. Browser-friendly work runs locally where supported, while heavier jobs use temporary protected processing and cleanup windows for delivery.

Troubleshooting

  • If a file fails, check whether it is damaged, password-protected, unusually large, or saved in an unsupported format.
  • For official documents, open the downloaded result locally before sending it to someone else.
  • If a browser tab was closed during processing, start again from the original file rather than reusing a partial download.

Frequently asked questions