Color Converter
Free online color converter tool. Convert between RGB, HEX, HSL, CMYK, and HSV color formats instantly. Perfect for web design and graphic design.
Color Converter
Convert between different color formats including RGB, HEX, HSL, CMYK, HSV, and PANTONE. Enter a color value and see it converted to all formats instantly.
Select the color format to convert from
Select the color format to convert to
Enter the color value in the selected format
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.
