Color Converter

How to Convert Colors?

To convert colors between different formats, enter a color value in any supported format (RGB, HEX, HSL, CMYK, HSV, or PANTONE) and the converter will automatically show the equivalent values in all other formats. The color preview will update in real-time. For PANTONE colors, enter the color code (e.g., PANTONE 185 C, 185 C, or RED 032 C).

Color Conversion Principles

1. RGB (Red, Green, Blue)

RGB uses values from 0-255 for each color channel. Example: RGB(255, 0, 0) = Red

2. HEX (Hexadecimal)

HEX uses 6-digit hexadecimal values. Example: #FF0000 = Red

3. HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness)

HSL uses hue (0-360°), saturation (0-100%), and lightness (0-100%). Example: HSL(0, 100%, 50%) = Red

4. CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key)

CMYK uses percentages for each color channel. Example: CMYK(0%, 100%, 100%, 0%) = Red

5. HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value)

HSV uses hue (0-360°), saturation (0-100%), and value (0-100%). Example: HSV(0, 100%, 100%) = Red

6. PANTONE

PANTONE is a standardized color matching system used in printing and design. Example: PANTONE 185 C = Red. The converter includes 100+ common PANTONE colors.

7. Conversion Formulas

• RGB to HEX: Convert each RGB value to 2-digit hex
• HEX to RGB: Convert each 2-digit hex pair to decimal
• RGB to HSL: Use mathematical formulas for hue, saturation, and lightness
• HSL to RGB: Use inverse formulas to convert back to RGB
• RGB to CMYK: Convert using color space transformations
• CMYK to RGB: Use inverse CMYK to RGB conversion
• RGB to HSV: Calculate hue, saturation, and value from RGB
• HSV to RGB: Convert HSV values back to RGB using mathematical formulas
• RGB to PANTONE: Find the closest matching PANTONE color using color distance calculation
• PANTONE to RGB: Look up the predefined RGB values for the PANTONE color

Common Color Formats

RGB

Used in digital displays and web design. Values range from 0-255 for each channel.

HEX

Common in web development and design. Uses 6-digit hexadecimal values.

HSL

Intuitive for designers. Hue represents color, saturation is intensity, lightness is brightness.

CMYK

Used in printing. Each channel represents a percentage of ink coverage.

HSV

Similar to HSL but uses value instead of lightness. Popular in color pickers.

PANTONE

Industry standard for color matching. Used in printing, fashion, and product design. Format: PANTONE XXX C.