What color formats are supported?

The converter supports Hex (#RRGGBB), RGB (red, green, blue), HSL (hue, saturation, lightness), HSV (hue, saturation, value), and CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black).

How do I convert Hex to RGB?

Enter a hex color code like #FF0000 in the Hex field. All other fields update automatically in real-time. The RGB values for #FF0000 are 255, 0, 0.

What is the WCAG contrast ratio?

The WCAG contrast ratio measures the difference between two colors. A ratio of 4.5:1 is required for normal text (WCAG AA), and 7:1 for enhanced contrast (WCAG AAA). The tool shows the ratio of your color against white and black backgrounds.

Can I copy color values?

Yes. Each color format has a copy button that copies the current value to your clipboard. A toast notification confirms the copy action.

What is the difference between HSL and HSV?

HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) and HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) are both cylindrical color models. HSL ranges lightness from black to white, while HSV ranges value from black to the full color. HSL is more intuitive for artists, while HSV matches how computer graphics hardware works.

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Q: How does the color name lookup work?

The tool includes a built-in lookup table with 140+ named colors. When you enter a color, it finds the closest matching named color and displays its common name.

Convert colors between Hex, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK formats in real-time. View a live color swatch, find the closest named color, and check WCAG contrast ratios against white and black backgrounds.

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WCAG Contrast Ratio

White: 1.00:1

Black: 21.00:1

How to Use the Color Converter

Enter a color value in any of the supported formats — Hex, RGB, HSL, HSV, or CMYK. All other fields update automatically and in real-time as you type. A color swatch at the top previews the current color, and the closest named color from the built-in lookup table is displayed below it. Copy any format's value to your clipboard with the copy button next to each input group.

The WCAG contrast ratio section shows how your color performs against white and black backgrounds. A ratio of 4.5:1 or higher meets WCAG AA standards for normal text, while 7:1 or higher meets WCAG AAA standards. This is essential for ensuring your color choices are accessible to users with visual impairments.

Understanding Color Models

Hex (#RRGGBB): A hexadecimal representation of RGB values. Each pair of characters represents red, green, and blue intensity from 00 to FF (0 to 255). Widely used in web design and CSS.

RGB (Red, Green, Blue): An additive color model where values range from 0 to 255. Used by computer monitors, cameras, and digital displays. All colors are created by combining different intensities of red, green, and blue light.

HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness): A cylindrical model where hue is the angle on the color wheel (0-360), saturation is the intensity (0-100%), and lightness is the brightness (0-100%). More intuitive for humans to understand and adjust.

HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value): Similar to HSL but value represents the maximum intensity of the color rather than lightness. Commonly used in graphics software and color pickers.

CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black): A subtractive color model used in printing. Values range from 0 to 100%. Colors are created by subtracting light using cyan, magenta, and yellow inks, with black added for depth.

Color Conversion Methods — Pros and Cons

Hex vs RGB

Pros of Hex: Compact 6-character notation, standard in CSS, easy to copy from design tools, widely used in web development. Cons: No alpha channel in 6-digit form, less intuitive than RGB, hard to adjust mentally.

HSL vs HSV

Pros of HSL: Lightness is more intuitive for creating lighter and darker variants, excellent for design systems and theming, easy to create monochromatic palettes. Pros of HSV: Better for color picking in graphics software, matches how screens display color, preferred for image processing algorithms.

RGB vs CMYK

Pros of RGB: Native to all digital displays, wider gamut than CMYK, no conversion needed for web and screen use. Pros of CMYK: Standard for print production, accurate color matching for physical output, used by all commercial printers.

Accessibility and Color Contrast

Color accessibility is crucial for inclusive design. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) define contrast ratio requirements to ensure text is readable by users with low vision or color blindness. The minimum contrast ratio for normal text is 4.5:1 (AA), and for large text it is 3:1 (AA). Enhanced requirements are 7:1 (AAA) for normal text and 4.5:1 (AAA) for large text. Use the contrast checker in this tool to verify your color combinations meet these standards before publishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The converter supports Hex (#RRGGBB), RGB (0-255), HSL (0-360, 0-100%, 0-100%), HSV (0-360, 0-100%, 0-100%), and CMYK (0-100%). All fields update in real-time as you type.

Enter a hex color code like #FF0000 in the Hex field. The RGB fields update automatically. For #FF0000, the RGB values are 255, 0, 0. You can also click the copy button next to RGB to copy the formatted value.

The WCAG contrast ratio measures the luminance difference between two colors for accessibility. A 4.5:1 ratio is required for normal text (AA standard), and 7:1 for enhanced contrast (AAA). It ensures content is readable by people with visual impairments.

The tool contains a database of over 140 named colors. When you enter a color, it finds the closest match by comparing RGB values using Euclidean distance and displays the color name below the swatch.

Each color format has a clipboard button (📋) next to it. Click the button to copy the formatted value to your clipboard. A toast notification confirms the copy was successful.

HSL (Lightness) runs from black (0%) through the pure color (50%) to white (100%). HSV (Value) runs from black (0%) to the pure color at full intensity (100%). HSL is better for creating color variations, while HSV is better for color picking.