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HEX RGB HSL Converter

The HEX RGB HSL Converter turns a single color input into multiple browser-friendly formats. It is designed for developers and designers who want validated output, a live preview, and CSS snippets they can paste directly into code or design tokens.

HEX

#DE6D33

RGB

rgb(222, 109, 51)

HSL

hsl(20 72% 54%)

CSS variable

--brand-color: #DE6D33;

Tailwind token

colors: { brand: "#DE6D33" }

Live preview helps catch accidental channel changes before copying the value into code or a design handoff.

How to use it

  1. 1. Paste a HEX, RGB, or HSL value into the input field or pick a swatch with the native color control.
  2. 2. Review the normalized HEX, RGB, and HSL outputs along with reusable CSS variable suggestions.
  3. 3. Use the copy buttons to move the exact format you need into a stylesheet, Tailwind config, or design handoff note.

Why this tool

Built for front-end and design workflows that need fast color translation, validation, and CSS-friendly output without leaving the browser.

Core function: Convert between HEX, RGB, and HSL color models instantly.

Unique angle: Return copy-ready CSS tokens and a live swatch from one input.

Examples

Copy-ready examples for common workflows

Convert a brand orange into multiple CSS formats

Input

#de6d33

Output

HEX #DE6D33, RGB rgb(222, 109, 51), HSL hsl(21 72% 54%), CSS variable --brand-color: #DE6D33;

Translate an HSL token from a design system

Input

hsl(171 63% 31%)

Output

HEX #1D8070, RGB rgb(29, 128, 112), HSL hsl(171 63% 31%), CSS variable --brand-color: #1D8070;

FAQ

Questions this page answers up front

Does the converter accept shorthand HEX values?

Yes. Three-digit HEX values such as #0af are expanded to their six-digit equivalent before the other formats are generated.

Can I paste RGB or HSL directly?

Yes. The input accepts HEX, rgb(...), and hsl(...) formats and normalizes the result to all three outputs.

Why include copy-ready CSS variables?

The most common next step after conversion is pasting the value into a stylesheet or token file, so the page returns code-shaped output instead of only raw numbers.