What is the Color Converter?
The Color Converter lets you pick any colour and instantly see its HEX, RGB and HSL values. These are the three formats used most often in web design, CSS, graphic design and app development. Instead of using a separate formula for each format, you get all three codes in one place, ready to copy into your project.
How to use the Color Converter
- Click the colour box to open your device's colour picker.
- Choose a colour by dragging or by entering a value in the picker.
- Read the HEX, RGB and HSL values shown in the result box.
- Copy the format you need into your stylesheet, design file or app.
Benefits and use cases
- Web developers writing CSS who need the same colour in different formats.
- Designers matching brand colours across tools.
- Students learning how screens mix red, green and blue light.
- Content creators who need exact colour codes for thumbnails and posts.
Tips for best results
For accessibility, check that your text colour has enough contrast against its background, because pale colours on white are hard to read for many people. Use HSL when you want to make a colour lighter or darker, since you only change the lightness value. Keep a note of your brand colours as HEX codes so every design uses the same shade.
ToolZen tools run in your browser, so your input is not uploaded to a server. Bookmark this page and come back whenever you need it. There is nothing to install and no account to create.
Frequently asked questions
What is HEX?
HEX is a six-digit code beginning with # that shows the red, green and blue amounts in hexadecimal, such as #3b82f6.
What do the RGB numbers mean?
They are the red, green and blue values, each from 0 to 255.
What does HSL stand for?
Hue, saturation and lightness. It describes a colour in a way that is easier to adjust by eye.
Can I convert a HEX code I already have?
Use the picker to select it. Many device pickers let you type a HEX code directly.