Color Converter
Convert colors between HEX, RGB, HSL and CMYK formats.
What is a Color Converter?
A color converter translates color values between different color models used in design and development. The main formats are HEX (used in web CSS), RGB (red/green/blue, used in screens), HSL (hue/saturation/lightness, human-friendly), and CMYK (cyan/magenta/yellow/black, used in print).
How to Use This Tool
- Enter a color value in any format (HEX, RGB, HSL, or CMYK).
- Equivalent values in all other formats appear instantly.
- A color swatch previews your color.
Color Model Explanations
HEX: A 6-digit hexadecimal code (#FF5733) used in CSS and HTML. RGB: Three values 0–255 representing red, green, blue light intensity. HSL: Hue (0–360 degrees), Saturation (0–100%), Lightness (0–100%) — intuitive for designers. CMYK: Four values 0–100% for cyan, magenta, yellow, and key (black) — used for print production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does HEX look different from CMYK for the same color?
RGB/HEX is an additive color model (light), while CMYK is subtractive (ink on paper). Some colors displayable on screen cannot be reproduced in print.
What is the difference between HSL and HSB/HSV?
HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) and HSB/HSV (Hue, Saturation, Brightness/Value) are similar but use different formulas. HSL is more commonly used in CSS.
