Hex to RGB Converter
Convert colors between hex codes (like #FF5733) and RGB values. Also shows HSL values for complete color information. Essential for web designers and developers.
With or without #, 3 or 6 characters
Enter a color to see conversions.
How It Works
Hex uses 6 hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F) to represent RGB. #FF5733 means R=255 (FF), G=87 (57), B=51 (33). RGB uses decimal values 0-255 for each color channel. HSL represents hue (0-360°), saturation (0-100%), and lightness (0-100%).
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use hex vs RGB?
Hex is more compact and commonly used in CSS. RGB is better when you need to manipulate individual color channels programmatically, or when using rgba() for transparency. HSL is intuitive for creating color variations (just adjust lightness).
What's the difference between #FFF and #FFFFFF?
They're identical. 3-character hex (#FFF) is shorthand—each digit is doubled. #FFF = #FFFFFF, #F00 = #FF0000, #ABC = #AABBCC. Both are valid CSS, but 6-character is more explicit.
How do I add transparency?
Use rgba() like rgba(255, 87, 51, 0.5) where the last value is alpha (0-1). Or use 8-character hex like #FF573380 (last 2 digits = alpha). HSL has hsla() for the same purpose.