Color converter●
Convert a color between HEX, RGB, HSL and CMYK. Check its contrast.
Paste a color in any format. The result updates as you type.
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Colors are converted on your device. Nothing is sent or stored.
One color, four notations
HEX writes red, green and blue as pairs of hexadecimal digits. RGB gives the same three values from 0 to 255. HSL describes hue, saturation and lightness, which is easier to adjust by hand. CMYK is the ink model used in print and is an approximation here, because real print color depends on the paper and the profile. Contrast follows the WCAG formula: normal text needs 4.5:1 for level AA and 7:1 for AAA, and large text needs 3:1 and 4.5:1.
Palette generator →Common questions
How do I convert HEX to RGB?
Paste the HEX code. The RGB value is shown straight away. #FF8800 is rgb(255, 136, 0).
What contrast ratio do I need?
For WCAG level AA, normal text needs at least 4.5:1 and large text 3:1. Level AAA asks for 7:1 and 4.5:1.
What counts as large text?
About 24 px regular, or 18.66 px bold, and bigger.
Is the CMYK value exact?
No. It is a simple mathematical conversion. Printers use color profiles, so the printed result can differ.