HEX to RGB Converter
Convert a HEX color code to RGB and HSL instantly, with a live swatch and color picker.
About the HEX to RGB Converter
The HEX to RGB Converter turns any hexadecimal color code into its RGB equivalent — and its HSL value too — the moment you type it. Paste a code like #4f46e5, drag the built-in color picker, or type a shorthand like f0f, and you instantly get the rgb(r, g, b) string, each individual red, green, and blue channel, and the matching hsl() value. A live swatch shows exactly what the color looks like, and every output has its own one-click Copy button.
HEX and RGB are two ways of describing the same color. A hex code such as #ff8800 packs three pairs of hexadecimal digits — one each for red, green, and blue — into a compact string that's perfect for CSS and design tools. RGB expresses those same three channels as decimal numbers from 0 to 255, which is what JavaScript, canvas APIs, image editors, and many design programs expect. Converting by hand means splitting the string and doing base-16 math for each pair; this tool does all of that instantly and accurately, and adds HSL so you can reason about hue, saturation, and lightness when you need to tweak a shade.
How to use
- Type or paste a hex code into the HEX color box. You can include the leading
#or leave it off — both work. - Or use the color picker next to it to choose a color visually; the hex field and all outputs update to match.
- Read the results. The tool shows the full
rgb(r, g, b)string, the separate R, G, and B numbers, and the equivalenthsl()value. - Copy what you need with the Copy button beside each output — grab the whole RGB string, a single channel, or the HSL value.
- Watch the swatch for a live preview of your color as you type or pick.
Both three-digit shorthand (#f0f) and full six-digit codes (#ff00ff) are accepted. If a code isn't valid hex, the tool shows a gentle hint instead of a wrong answer or a crash, so you can keep editing until it's right.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between HEX and RGB?
They describe the same color in different notations. HEX uses base-16 digits grouped into red, green, and blue pairs (for example #4f46e5), which is compact and common in CSS. RGB uses decimal values from 0 to 255 for the same three channels — rgb(79, 70, 229) in this case. This converter translates between the two so you can use whichever format your code or design tool prefers.
Do I need to include the `#` symbol?
No. You can type the hex code with or without the leading # — both #4f46e5 and 4f46e5 work the same way. The color picker always fills in a full #rrggbb code for you.
Does it support three-digit shorthand hex codes?
Yes. Shorthand codes like #f0f or abc are expanded automatically — each digit is doubled, so #f0f becomes #ff00ff. Both three-digit and six-digit codes produce correct RGB and HSL values.
What is the HSL value for?
HSL stands for hue, saturation, and lightness. It's an alternative way to describe a color that many designers find more intuitive for adjustments — bump the lightness to make a tint, or shift the hue to find a related color. The tool derives HSL from the same RGB channels, so it always matches your hex input.
What happens if I enter an invalid code?
Nothing breaks. If the text isn't a valid three- or six-digit hex color, the swatch clears and a short hint appears showing the accepted formats. The outputs simply wait until you enter something valid, so there's no error or crash to recover from.
Is my color data sent anywhere?
No. This converter runs entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your hex codes are never uploaded to a server, and the tool keeps working even if you lose your internet connection after the page has loaded. Copy actions use your browser's clipboard directly.