Convert colors between HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK formats instantly with our free color converter. Essential for web designers, graphic designers, and developers who need to work across different color systems. Includes a visual color preview so you can see exactly what color you're working with.
HEX and RGB represent the same colors in different formats. RGB uses three decimal numbers (0–255) for red, green, and blue. HEX uses a 6-character hexadecimal code (e.g., #FF5733). They are mathematically equivalent — HEX is just RGB written in base-16. Web designers use both; HEX is more common in CSS.
HSL stands for Hue, Saturation, Lightness. Hue is the color angle on a color wheel (0–360°), Saturation is the intensity of the color (0–100%), and Lightness is how light or dark the color is (0% = black, 100% = white, 50% = pure color). HSL is often more intuitive for designers than RGB.
CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the color model used in color printing. Unlike RGB (which is additive and used for screens), CMYK is subtractive and represents how ink is mixed on paper. When designing for print, always use CMYK values to ensure accurate color reproduction.