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Convert between different color formats including HEX, RGB, HSL, HWB, LCH, CMYK, and color names instantly. Real-time conversion with advanced color picker and preview support.
Color converter supports multiple color models including RGB, HSL, HEX, CMYK, HWB, and LCH, providing format conversion, palette generation, and contrast checking. RGB uses red-green-blue primaries (0-255), HEX uses hexadecimal notation (#FFFFFF), HSL uses hue-saturation-lightness. Widely used in web design, UI development, brand color schemes, helping designers quickly select and manage colors.
Color conversion handles transformation between different color models: RGB (Red-Green-Blue additive color for screens using 0-255 values per channel), HSL (Hue 0-360°, Saturation/Lightness 0-100% perceptual model), HSV/HSB (Hue-Saturation-Value/Brightness alternative cylindrical model), CMYK (Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Key subtractive color for printing), HWB (Hue-Whiteness-Blackness intuitive mixing model), LAB (L* lightness, a* green-red,
The tool parses diverse color input formats through regex-based extraction and validation. Supported syntaxes include: HEX with optional hash (#RGB, #RRGGBB, #RRGGBBAA), CSS functional notation (rgb(), rgba(), hsl(), hsla(), hwb(), lab(), lch()), legacy formats (rgb(255 255 255), hsl(180deg 50% 50%)), CSS Color Level 4 (rgb(100% 50% 0), oklch(), oklab()), and named colors (case-insensitive CSS keywords).
The tool generates color schemes based on color theory: complementary colors (180° hue rotation), analogous colors (±30° hue), triadic (120° spacing), tetradic/square (90° spacing), split-complementary, and monochromatic (same hue, varying lightness/saturation). It implements WCAG accessibility checking: calculating contrast ratios using relative luminance formula, validating against WCAG 2.1 levels (AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text,
Convert between HEX (#RRGGBB), RGB (red, green, blue), HSL (hue, saturation, lightness), HSV, CMYK (print colors), LAB, XYZ, and Named Colors. Each format suited for different use cases: web design, print, graphics, and color science.
Instant conversion across all color formats as you type, pick, or paste values. Simultaneously displays HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK values with live color preview swatch, making it easy to see exact color representation in all formats.
Interactive color picker with hue/saturation/lightness sliders, eyedropper tool for selecting colors from screen, and preset color palettes. Fine-tune colors visually and see all format values update in real-time.
One-click copy for each color format with proper syntax for CSS, design tools, and programming. Copy as HEX for web (#FFFFFF), RGB for JavaScript (rgb(255,255,255)), or CMYK for print (0%,0%,0%,0%).
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This Color Converter tool is used to convert between different color formats including HEX, RGB, HSL, HWB, LCH, CMYK, and color names. It provides real-time conversion, visual color picker, and instant preview. Perfect for web designers, UI developers, and graphic designers to quickly select and manage colors across different platforms and formats.
Simply use the interactive color picker to select a color visually, or directly input a color value in any format (HEX, RGB, HSL, etc.). All other formats will be automatically converted and displayed in real-time. Click the copy button next to any format to copy it to your clipboard for use in your projects.
Yes, this Color Converter is completely free to use. No registration, no payment required. All color conversions are processed locally in your browser, ensuring privacy and security. You can convert unlimited colors without any restrictions.
This converter supports 8+ color formats including modern color spaces like LCH and LAB. It provides real-time conversion, visual color picker with sliders, preset color palettes, random color generation, and one-click copy for each format. All processing is done locally in your browser for privacy and offline use.
Use HEX (#FFFFFF) for web development and CSS, RGB (rgb(255,255,255)) for JavaScript and screen display, HSL (hsl(0,100%,50%)) for intuitive color adjustments, CMYK for print design, LAB/LCH for device-independent colors, and color names (red, blue) for quick prototyping. Each format is optimized for specific use cases.
Official specification for CSS color module
Latest CSS color specification and new color spaces
International standard for sRGB color space
Scientific definition of CIE 1931 color space
Comprehensive guide to CSS color value specification
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