Color Converter
💡 What are color models? HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK are different ways to represent colors. Each model is optimized for specific use cases.
Standard CSS Color Module Level 4
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💡 Tips
- • HEX: Most common for web/CSS
- • RGB: Screens, digital displays
- • HSL: Intuitive color adjustments
- • CMYK: Printing (approximate)
Color Converter converts between various color formats: HEX (#ffffff), RGB (255,255,255), HSL (0°,0%,100%), CMYK (0%,0%,0%,0%).
How to Use
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Pick a color with color picker or enter color code
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Select desired format (HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK)
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Automatically converts to all formats
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Copy results for use in CSS, design tools
Use Cases
CSS Work
Convert HEX to RGB or HSL for use in CSS.
Design Work
Convert color codes between design tools.
Print Work
Convert RGB to CMYK to check print colors.
Accessibility
Use HSL to adjust lightness and check contrast.
What are color models?
HEX: Represents RGB in hexadecimal (#RRGGBB). Most common on the web.
RGB: Red, Green, Blue each 0-255. Used for monitors and digital displays.
HSL: Hue, Saturation, Lightness. Intuitive for color adjustments.
CMYK: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black. Color model for printing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q.RGB vs CMYK difference?
A. RGB is additive (light/digital), CMYK is subtractive (ink/print). RGB to CMYK conversion may result in slight color differences.
Q.What is HEX code?
A. HEX represents RGB in hexadecimal. #FF0000 is red (R=255, G=0, B=0).
Q.Are conversions accurate?
A. Yes. Uses mathematically accurate conversion formulas. CMYK is approximate.
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