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How to Convert Colors Between HEX, RGB, and HSL

Convert a color code for CSS and design. Includes quick examples, common mistakes, and when to use each format.

1 min readBy Micro Task Assistant
  • css
  • color
  • design
  • how-to

Color codes show up in CSS, Figma, Tailwind configs, and design handoffs. Converting between HEX, RGB, and HSL helps when one tool uses a different format.

Convert a color (step by step)

  1. Open Color Converter.
  2. Paste a HEX value like #7C3AED, or enter RGB or HSL values.
  3. Copy the converted format you need.

When to use each format

  • HEX: common in CSS and design specs
  • RGB: useful when you need transparency via rgba()
  • HSL: useful for tweaking lightness and saturation

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting the # in HEX
  • Mixing 0 to 255 RGB values with 0 to 100 percentages

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