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Professional color conversion and manipulation tools for designers and developers. Convert between RGB, HEX, HSL, HSV, and other color formats with precision and ease.

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Professional Color Tools

Essential color conversion tools for designers, developers, and digital artists.

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Color Converter

Convert between all major color formats including RGB, HEX, HSL, HSV, CMYK, and more. Perfect for designers and developers working with multiple color systems.

RGB, HEX, HSL, HSV, CMYK support
Real-time color preview
Color picker interface
Batch conversion support
CSS color names
Color harmonies
Accessibility contrast checker
Export to palette formats

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RGB to HEX Converter

Convert RGB color values to HEX format for web development and design. Supports alpha transparency and provides instant color previews.

RGB to HEX conversion
Alpha transparency support
Instant color preview
Batch processing
CSS code generation
Copy to clipboard
Color validation
Mobile-friendly interface

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HEX to RGB Converter

Convert HEX color codes to RGB values for use in programming, design software, and digital applications. Includes comprehensive color analysis.

HEX to RGB conversion
3 and 6 digit HEX support
Percentage and decimal output
Color brightness analysis
Contrast ratio calculation
Color blindness simulation
Palette generation
Export in multiple formats

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Color Theory & Design Best Practices

Master color usage in design and development with these essential tips and techniques.

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Color Format Basics

Understanding different color formats and when to use each one for optimal results.

RGB: Red, Green, Blue (0-255 each) HEX: Hexadecimal (#FF0000 = red) HSL: Hue, Saturation, Lightness CMYK: Print colors (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black)

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Web Color Standards

Best practices for color usage in web design and development projects.

• Use HEX for CSS (#FF0000) • RGB for JavaScript (rgb(255,0,0)) • HSL for easier manipulation • Consider sRGB color space • Test on multiple displays

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Accessibility Guidelines

Ensure your color choices meet accessibility standards for all users.

• Minimum contrast ratio: 4.5:1 (WCAG AA) • Enhanced contrast: 7:1 (WCAG AAA) • Don't rely solely on color for information • Test with color blindness simulators

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Color Harmony Rules

Create visually appealing color combinations using established color theory principles.

• Complementary: Opposite on color wheel • Analogous: Adjacent colors • Triadic: Three evenly spaced colors • Monochromatic: Variations of one hue

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Print vs Digital Colors

Understand the differences between screen and print colors for accurate reproduction.

• RGB for screens (additive) • CMYK for print (subtractive) • Colors may look different when printed • Use color profiles for consistency

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Color Conversion Tips

Professional techniques for accurate color conversion and management.

• Use consistent color spaces • Validate converted colors • Maintain alpha transparency • Consider gamut limitations • Test across different browsers

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about color formats, conversion, and design applications.

RGB uses decimal values (0-255) for red, green, and blue components, while HEX uses hexadecimal notation (00-FF). Both represent the same colors differently: RGB(255,0,0) equals #FF0000 (red). HEX is more common in web design.

HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) is more intuitive for color manipulation. Use HSL when you need to adjust brightness or saturation programmatically, create color variations, or work with color harmonies. It's easier to understand than RGB values.

No, colors can vary between devices due to different screen technologies, calibration, and color profiles. Always test your designs on multiple devices and consider using standard color spaces like sRGB for web projects.

Check contrast ratios between text and background colors. WCAG requires minimum 4.5:1 ratio for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Use our color tools to test combinations and ensure they're readable for users with visual impairments.

3-digit HEX codes (#RGB) are shorthand where each digit is repeated: #F00 equals #FF0000. Use 3-digit codes for simple colors, but 6-digit codes provide more precision with 16.7 million possible colors versus 4,096 for 3-digit.

Yes, our tools support alpha transparency. RGBA includes alpha (0-1), and 8-digit HEX codes include alpha as the last two digits. For example, #FF000080 is 50% transparent red. Alpha values are essential for modern web design.

Our conversions use standard mathematical formulas and are highly accurate for digital applications. However, perceived color can vary due to display differences, lighting conditions, and individual vision variations.

Use CMYK for print design as it represents how inks combine on paper. RGB and HEX are for digital displays. Colors may look different when converted from RGB to CMYK, so always preview print colors before finalizing designs.