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Design Color Converter (HEX/RGB/HSL) ✓

Free Color Converter Online – HEX, RGB, HSL, HSB Converter with Palette Generator | TrenTyx

trentyx@local:~/design/color-converter $ run color-converter_

Convert colors simultaneously between HEX, RGB, HSL, and HSB formats. Features live visual color preview, WCAG accessibility contrast checker, and color harmony palette generator. 100% browser-based.

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Visual Color Picker
hex.color
rgba.color
Red232
Green163
Blue61
Alpha (Opacity)1.0
hsl.color
Hue36°
Saturation79%
Lightness57%
hsb.color
harmonies.palette
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Monochromatic
wcag-contrast.checker
Sample Text on White 4.5:1
AA Normal: PASS AA Large: PASS
Sample Text on Dark 7.2:1
AA Normal: PASS AA Large: PASS

Why Use a Color Converter & Palette Generator?

In modern web design and UI development, colors are defined using various formats — HEX for CSS stylesheets, RGBA for transparency, HSL for intuitive adjustments, and HSB for design tools like Figma or Photoshop. Converting between formats, generating harmonized color palettes, and ensuring proper contrast ratios against WCAG accessibility guidelines are essential tasks for building accessible, visually appealing web applications.

Common Use Cases

  • Converting design handoffs — turn a designer's HSB/RGB value from Figma or Photoshop into HEX for your CSS.
  • Checking accessibility compliance — verify text/background color pairs meet WCAG AA/AAA contrast ratios.
  • Building color palettes — generate harmonious complementary, analogous, or triadic palettes from a single base color.
  • Debugging CSS colors — quickly identify a CSS named color or convert legacy RGBA values to modern HEX with alpha.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contrast ratio do I need to pass WCAG accessibility?

WCAG AA requires a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. WCAG AAA requires 7:1 for normal text. This tool's built-in checker shows you the exact ratio as you adjust colors.

What's the difference between HSL and HSB/HSV?

Both describe color using Hue, and two other values, but HSL uses Lightness while HSB/HSV uses Brightness/Value — they calculate the third dimension differently, which is why design tools like Photoshop (HSB) and CSS (HSL) can show slightly different sliders for the same color.

Can I convert a color with transparency (alpha channel)?

Yes. This tool supports RGBA and HEX with alpha (8-digit HEX) so you can convert and preview colors that include transparency.

Does this tool match CSS named colors automatically?

Yes. If your converted color matches a standard CSS named color (like tomato or steelblue), it will be shown automatically.

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