Color Converter
Convert between HEX, RGB, HSL, HWB, OKLCH & LAB color formats.
What is Color Converter?
Color Converter translates colors between HEX, RGB, HSL, HWB, OKLCH, and LAB formats instantly. Designers and developers frequently need to switch between these representations — HEX for CSS shorthand, RGB for programmatic manipulation, HSL for intuitive adjustments, and modern formats like OKLCH for perceptually uniform color work.
How to Use
- Enter a color in any supported format (e.g., #ff6600, rgb(255,102,0), or hsl(24,100%,50%)).
- Or use the visual color picker to select a color interactively.
- All equivalent formats are displayed below for easy copying.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OKLCH?
OKLCH is a perceptually uniform color space that represents colors as Lightness, Chroma (saturation), and Hue. Unlike HSL, equal changes in OKLCH values produce visually equal changes in perceived color. This makes it ideal for generating accessible color palettes, creating smooth gradients, and ensuring consistent contrast ratios. It's supported in modern CSS via the oklch() function.
When should I use HEX vs RGB vs HSL?
HEX is compact and widely used in CSS. RGB is best for programmatic color manipulation and canvas work. HSL is most intuitive for design tasks because you can adjust brightness or saturation independently without affecting hue.
What is LAB color space?
CIELAB (LAB) is a color space designed to be perceptually uniform. L represents lightness, A the green-red axis, and B the blue-yellow axis. It's commonly used in print design and color science to measure color differences that match human perception.
