Free Color Picker & Converter
Pick any color and instantly convert between HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK. View contrast ratios, tint/shade palettes, and copy any format in one click. No signup, 100% browser-based.
Type a HEX code or click the swatch to pick
5.70:1
vs White
3.69:1
vs Black
3 Simple Steps
Pick or Enter a Color
Click the color swatch to open the native picker, type a HEX code directly, or drag the RGB sliders to any value.
View All Formats
Instantly see your color in HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK — plus contrast ratios and a full shade palette.
Copy & Use
Click the Copy button next to any format and paste it straight into Figma, CSS, Tailwind, or any design tool.
Why Use ConvertLinx Color Picker?
5 Formats at Once
Convert to HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK simultaneously — no need to visit multiple tools.
WCAG Contrast Check
Instantly see accessibility contrast ratios against white and black backgrounds with WCAG pass/fail.
Full Shade Palette
Get a complete 10-stop Tailwind-scale shade palette from any color, ready for your design system.
HEX to RGB — What Does It Mean?
HEX (hexadecimal) and RGB (Red, Green, Blue) are two ways to express the same color digitally. HEX codes like #7C3AED are common in CSS and HTML. RGB values like rgb(124, 58, 237) are used in CSS, design tools, and image processing. Converting between them is essential for any web design or development workflow.
Our tool goes further — it also converts to HSL (used in modern CSS), HSV (used in Photoshop and Figma color pickers), and CMYK (used in print design). All conversions happen instantly in your browser with no data sent anywhere.
Common Use Cases
Who Should Use This?
Features
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a HEX color code?
A HEX color code is a 6-digit hexadecimal value prefixed with # that represents a color in the RGB color model. Each pair of digits represents the intensity of Red, Green, and Blue channels from 00 (none) to FF (maximum).
How do I convert HEX to RGB?
Split the 6-digit HEX into three pairs, then convert each pair from base-16 (hexadecimal) to base-10 (decimal). For example, #FF8800 becomes R=255, G=136, B=0. Our tool does this instantly.
What is the difference between HSL and HSV?
HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) and HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) are both cylindrical color models. HSL defines pure colors at 50% lightness, while HSV defines pure colors at 100% value. HSL is more common in CSS; HSV is widely used in design software like Photoshop.
What is CMYK and when is it used?
CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the color model used in color printing. Unlike RGB which adds light, CMYK subtracts light on a white medium. Use CMYK values when preparing designs for physical print.
What is contrast ratio and why does it matter?
Contrast ratio measures how distinguishable text is against its background. WCAG accessibility guidelines require at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text to ensure readability for users with visual impairments.
Can I use the color picker on mobile?
Yes — the tool is fully responsive and works on all devices. Tap the color swatch to open your device color picker, or manually type in any HEX or RGB value.
What are color shades/tints?
Shades are darker variations of a color (mixed with black) and tints are lighter variations (mixed with white). The shade palette shown here follows the Tailwind CSS naming convention (50–900) and is useful for building design systems.
Is my color data stored anywhere?
No — everything runs 100% in your browser. No color data is sent to any server. Complete privacy guaranteed.
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