How to Convert Colors?

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

Color Conversion Principles

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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. 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

Common Color Formats

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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.