How to Convert Hex to RGB?

Converting HEX to RGB is straightforward. A hexadecimal color code consists of six characters (or three in shorthand), representing the Red, Green, and Blue components.

Format: #RRGGBB

Each pair of characters represents a color channel value from 00 to FF (0-255 in decimal):
• RR = Red value (00-FF)
• GG = Green value (00-FF)
• BB = Blue value (00-FF)

For example, #FF5733 converts to:
• Red: FF (hex) = 255 (decimal)
• Green: 57 (hex) = 87 (decimal)
• Blue: 33 (hex) = 51 (decimal)
• Result: rgb(255, 87, 51)

What is Hexadecimal Color (HEX)?

Definition

Hexadecimal color codes are a way of specifying colors using hexadecimal values. A hex color code starts with a hash symbol (#) followed by six characters representing the red, green, and blue (RGB) components of the color. The format is #RRGGBB, where each pair represents a value from 00 to FF (0-255 in decimal).

Shorthand Notation

Hex colors can also be written in shorthand form using three characters instead of six. For example, #F00 is equivalent to #FF0000 (red). Each character is simply doubled: #RGB becomes #RRGGBB. This shorthand is useful for colors where each RGB component uses the same repeated digit.

Common Uses

• Web design and CSS styling
• HTML color specifications
• Digital graphics and image editing software
• UI/UX design tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD
• Frontend development frameworks
• Email templates and newsletters
• Digital marketing materials
• Mobile app design

Advantages

Hex colors are compact, easy to share, and universally supported across all web browsers and design software. They provide precise color definition and are the standard format for web development. Hex codes are also easier to type than RGB values, making them popular among developers and designers.

Examples

Common hex colors include: #FFFFFF (white), #000000 (black), #FF0000 (red), #00FF00 (green), #0000FF (blue), #FFFF00 (yellow), #FF00FF (magenta), #00FFFF (cyan), #808080 (gray), and #FFA500 (orange).

What is RGB?

Definition

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue - the three primary colors of light. In the RGB color model, colors are represented by specifying the intensity of each color channel as a number from 0 to 255. The format is rgb(red, green, blue), where each value determines how much of that color is present.

How RGB Works

RGB is an additive color model, meaning colors are created by adding light. When all three values are 0, you get black (no light). When all three are 255, you get white (maximum light). By varying the intensity of each channel, you can create millions of different colors: 256 × 256 × 256 = 16,777,216 possible colors.

RGB Values Explained

• rgb(255, 0, 0) - Pure red (maximum red, no green or blue)
• rgb(0, 255, 0) - Pure green
• rgb(0, 0, 255) - Pure blue
• rgb(255, 255, 0) - Yellow (red + green)
• rgb(255, 0, 255) - Magenta (red + blue)
• rgb(0, 255, 255) - Cyan (green + blue)
• rgb(128, 128, 128) - Gray (equal amounts of all colors)
• rgb(255, 255, 255) - White (all colors at maximum)

Common Uses

• CSS color specifications in stylesheets
• JavaScript and programming color manipulation
• Image processing and computer graphics
• Digital displays (monitors, TVs, smartphones)
• LED lighting systems
• Video editing and animation software
• Game development
• Data visualization and charting libraries

RGB vs RGBA

RGBA is an extension of RGB that includes an alpha channel for transparency. The format is rgba(red, green, blue, alpha), where alpha is a value from 0 (fully transparent) to 1 (fully opaque). For example, rgba(255, 87, 51, 0.5) creates a semi-transparent orange color.

Advantages

RGB values are intuitive and easy to understand, especially when working with color calculations in programming. They're widely supported across all platforms and programming languages. RGB is also the native color model for digital screens, making it ideal for web and software development.

Hex to RGB Conversion Examples

Below are common hex color codes and their RGB equivalents: