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Color Code Converter — All Formats

Convert between HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK. Input any format, get all formats plus preview. Essential for designers and developers.

Concept Fundamentals
6 digits
HEX
0-255
RGB
0-360°
HSL
4 channels
CMYK
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Why This Technology Metric Matters

Why: Designers and developers need to convert between color formats for web, print, and design tools.

How: Input is parsed into RGB. From RGB we derive HEX, HSL, and CMYK.

  • ●HEX and RGB are CSS standards
  • ●HSL is great for palettes
  • ●CMYK for print
Sources:MDN CSS colorWikipedia HSL

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Inputs

color_output.txtCONVERTED
HEX:#FF5733
RGB:rgb(255,87,51)
HSL:hsl(11,100%,60%)
CMYK:cmyk(0,66,80,0)
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Conversion Summary

Input

Parsed as#FF5733

Output

HEX#FF5733
RGBrgb(255,87,51)
HSLhsl(11,100%,60%)
CMYKcmyk(0,66,80,0)

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🔧 Tech Milestones

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HEX shorthand: #f00 = #ff0000

— CSS

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CMYK: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key

— Print

Color code converter converts between HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK. All formats use RGB as intermediate. HEX uses 6 digits; RGB 0-255 per channel; HSL hue 0-360; CMYK for print.

6
HEX digits
0-255
RGB range
0-360°
Hue range
4
CMYK channels

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between HEX and RGB?

HEX is a compact 6-digit hex representation (#FF0000). RGB uses decimal values 0-255 for each channel. Both represent the same color; HEX is common in web CSS.

When should I use HSL?

HSL is useful for programmatic color manipulation - adjusting lightness or saturation while keeping hue constant. Great for generating color palettes.

What is CMYK used for?

CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is used in print. Screens use RGB; printers use CMYK. Converting between them can cause slight color shifts.

Can I use shorthand HEX like #f00?

Yes. #f00 expands to #ff0000 (red). Each digit is duplicated: #abc = #aabbcc.

Why do colors look different in print?

RGB has a wider gamut than CMYK. Some screen colors cannot be reproduced exactly in print.

What about alpha/transparency?

This tool handles opaque colors. For transparency use rgba() or 8-digit HEX (#RRGGBBAA).

⚠️ Disclaimer: Color conversions are approximate. Screen and print rendering may vary.

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