Understanding Color Codes
HEX – Hexadecimal color code: #RRGGBB, where RR, GG, BB are hex values 00-FF.
RGB – Red, Green, Blue values from 0 to 255.
HSL – Hue (0-360°), Saturation (0-100%), Lightness (0-100%).
All three formats represent the same color. Use whichever fits your project.
How It Works
The color picker uses the native HTML5 color input. When you choose a color, we:
- Convert the HEX value to RGB using simple arithmetic.
- Convert RGB to HSL using a standard formula.
- Display all three formats instantly.
All calculations happen in your browser – no data leaves your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB ranges?
Each component (red, green, blue) ranges from 0 to 255 inclusive. 0 means none of that color, 255 means full intensity.
What is HSL used for?
HSL is intuitive for human designers: pick a hue (color type), then adjust saturation (purity) and lightness (brightness).
Can I use these codes in CSS?
Yes! CSS accepts HEX, rgb(), and hsl() values directly.