Hex to RGB: a quick colour conversion guide
Hex and RGB describe the same colour in different formats, and tools often ask for one or the other. This guide shows how they relate.
What is the Hex/RGB Color Converter?
Enter a hex code and this tool works out its red, green and blue channels plus a matching HSL description. It handles both six-digit and shorthand three-digit hex codes.
How to use it
- Type a hex colour, with or without the hash sign.
- Run the tool.
- Read the RGB and HSL values in the results.
Worked example
The sample converts #FF5733 to rgb(255, 87, 51) with its HSL equivalent.
How do I convert hex to RGB?
Split the hex code into three pairs, convert each pair from hexadecimal to decimal, and those three numbers are the RGB channels.
Frequently asked questions
Does it accept three-digit hex?
Yes, a code like #F53 is expanded to its six-digit form first.
What is HSL for?
It describes a colour by hue, saturation and lightness, which many designers find easier to adjust.