Color Picker — HEX, RGB & HSL Converter
Pick colors visually and convert between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats. Copy CSS-ready color values instantly.
CSS Values
#3B82F6rgb(59, 130, 246)hsl(217, 91%, 60%)Shades
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What is a Color Picker?
A color picker lets you select colors visually and get their values in different formats (HEX, RGB, HSL). These values can be used directly in CSS, design tools, and image editors.
HEX vs RGB vs HSL
HEX is the most common format in web design (#FF5733). RGB defines colors by red, green, and blue components (0-255). HSL uses hue (0-360), saturation (0-100%), and lightness (0-100%), making it more intuitive for adjusting colors.
About This Tool
The Color Picker tool lets you select any color and instantly get its value in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats. Designed for web developers and UI/UX designers, it eliminates the need to manually convert between color formats when building CSS styles, design systems, or brand color palettes.
Key Features
- Three Format Output — Displays the selected color simultaneously in HEX (#RRGGBB), RGB (rgb(r,g,b)), and HSL (hsl(h,s%,l%)) formats with one-click copy for each.
- Visual Color Preview — A large color swatch updates in real time as you move the color picker, so you can see the exact shade before copying the value.
- Manual Hex Input — Type any valid hex color code directly into the input field to jump to a specific color without using the picker.
- Browser-Based Processing — All color conversion runs locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server.
- Free & No Signup — Use this tool as many times as you need without creating an account or paying anything.
Common Use Cases
- Converting brand colors from HEX codes in a style guide into RGB values for CSS or Canvas drawing
- Finding the exact HSL hue, saturation, and lightness values to create color variations and tints in CSS
- Picking accessible text and background color combinations and verifying contrast ratios
- Translating colors from Figma or Sketch design files into CSS-ready format for front-end development
- Building a consistent color palette by picking base colors and reading their exact HSL values
How to Use
Use the color picker control to visually select a color, or type a HEX code directly into the input field. The HEX, RGB, and HSL values update instantly. Click the Copy button next to any format to copy that value to your clipboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between HEX, RGB, and HSL?
HEX is a compact 6-digit code used in CSS and design tools. RGB specifies red, green, and blue channels (0–255) and is intuitive for programmers. HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) is human-readable and ideal for generating color variations programmatically.
Which color format should I use in CSS?
All three work in modern CSS. HEX is the most compact and widely used. RGB is best when you need transparency (use rgba). HSL is best for dynamic color manipulation like creating hover states or dark mode variants.
What does the # in a HEX color code mean?
The # is just a prefix indicating a hexadecimal color value. The following 6 characters are pairs of hex digits representing red, green, and blue channel intensities from 00 (0) to FF (255).
How do I create a lighter version of a color?
Convert the color to HSL format and increase the Lightness value while keeping the Hue and Saturation the same. For example, a color at 40% lightness becomes a lighter tint at 70% lightness.
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