Color Format Converter
Convert colors between HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK instantly, with a live preview swatch.
Free, no signup — enter a value in any format and get all five at once.
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How to Convert Color Formats Online
Move between design and code color formats in three steps.
Pick an Input Format
Choose HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, or CMYK and enter your color value.
Convert
Click Convert Color to see the equivalent value in all five formats, plus a live swatch.
Copy or Download
Copy any individual format or download all five as a .txt file.
HEX: #4682B4
RGB: 70, 130, 180
HSL: 207, 44%, 49%
Five Formats
HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK are all shown together for every conversion.
Live Preview
See exactly what the color looks like with an instant swatch preview.
Instant Results
Conversion happens instantly. Copy any format or download all five as a .txt file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Color Format Converter do?
It converts a color between HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK all at once — enter a value in any one format and see the equivalent in the other four instantly.
Which format should I use for CSS?
HEX and RGB are the most common for web and CSS. HSL is useful for programmatically adjusting lightness or saturation. CMYK is used for print design.
Are the conversions exact?
HEX, RGB, HSL, and HSV are exact — they describe the same sRGB color, so they round-trip perfectly and match what Figma or Photoshop show. CMYK is a standard mathematical conversion, which is right for a quick reference but not a substitute for your printer's ICC profile.
Can I see a live preview of the color?
Yes, a color swatch updates to show exactly what the converted color looks like.
How do I convert a HEX code to RGB?
Pick HEX as the input format, paste the code with or without the leading #, and hit Convert. The RGB triplet appears alongside HSL, HSV, and CMYK, and you can copy any one of them on its own.
What is the difference between RGB and CMYK?
RGB is additive and made of light, which is what screens emit. CMYK is subtractive and made of ink on paper. CMYK covers a smaller range of colors, which is why a vivid screen color can look duller once printed.
How do I convert my brand color for a print shop?
Enter the brand HEX and read off the CMYK values. Send those to the printer as a starting point, and ask for a proof if the color has to match exactly, since the final result depends on the paper stock and press profile.
What is the difference between HSL and HSV?
Both start with the same hue and saturation idea but end differently. HSL's third value is lightness, where 100% is always white. HSV's is value, where 100% is the most vivid version of the hue. HSL is the one CSS supports natively.
Can I use this to convert colors for Tailwind or CSS variables?
Yes. Convert your HEX to HSL, then paste the hue, saturation, and lightness numbers into a CSS custom property. Storing colors as HSL makes it easy to derive hover and dark-mode shades by shifting lightness alone.
Is this free to use?
Yes. The Color Format Converter is completely free with no signup, no login, and no limits.
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