Color Converter
HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, Pantone in One Click
Convert between HEX, RGB, HSL and CSS named colors.
Process up to 200 images per job — pick your settings once, run them all.
Type a HEX, RGB, HSL, or any other common colour notation; get the equivalent in every other format. Useful when your designer hands you a HEX, the print shop wants CMYK, the dev wants HSL, and your branding doc lists the Pantone match.
Formats supported
- HEX: #2464C4 or 2464C4. Web standard.
- RGB: rgb(36, 100, 196) or 36,100,196. Decimal 0–255 channels.
- HSL: hsl(213, 70%, 45%). Hue (0–360), saturation, lightness.
- HSV / HSB: hsv(213, 82%, 77%). Used by Photoshop and Sketch.
- CMYK: cmyk(82%, 49%, 0%, 23%). For print specifications.
- Nearest Pantone: approximate match with name and code. Useful for brand reference.
- Named CSS colours: 'cornflowerblue', 'tomato', etc.
Why these formats matter
HEX is the web/dev default — it's what you paste into CSS and most design tools. RGB and HSL are the same colour expressed differently; HSL is easier to manipulate (shift hue, brighten) by hand. CMYK is for print — your screen colour won't match the printed colour exactly because CMYK has a smaller gamut. Pantone is for spot-colour printing where exactness matters (logo on letterhead, packaging).
What it doesn't do
This is conversion, not picking. To pick a colour from a photo, use our Color Picker. To extract a palette from an image use Palette Extractor. To generate a gradient between two colours, Gradient Generator.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the Pantone match?
We compute the nearest Pantone Coated colour by Lab distance. Real Pantone matching for print should still be done by a print shop with reference swatches.
Why does CMYK look different on screen?
Screens are RGB; CMYK is a smaller gamut. The screen preview is a proof, not a print match.
Can I convert in bulk?
Yes — paste a list of HEX values, one per line, and get all formats back as a CSV.
Does it support 8-digit HEX with alpha?
Yes — #2464C4FF (last two digits are alpha 0–FF). Output preserves alpha across formats.
What about HSL vs HSV?
Same hue; lightness (HSL) and value (HSV) describe brightness differently. HSV is more intuitive for picking; HSL is more intuitive for adjusting.
Are colour names case-sensitive?
No — 'CornFlowerBlue' and 'cornflowerblue' both work.
Can I share a palette URL?
Yes — copy the URL bar after pasting your colour. The HEX is in the path, so you can bookmark and share.
What's a colour gamut?
The range of colours a system can display. Phone OLED > sRGB monitor > CMYK print > newsprint, roughly.
About Color Converter
Color Converter is a free online tool from Wallpapers.com that runs entirely in your browser — no install, no watermark, no email sign-up for the first try.
Convert between HEX, RGB, HSL and CSS named colors.
How to use Color Converter
- Pick a colour from the swatch or paste a HEX / RGB value.
- Adjust the output — palette, contrast, complementary colours.
- Copy the value, or export the swatch as JSON.
When to use it
Common use cases include:
prepping images for web upload, e-commerce listings, social media platforms with format constraints, and converting files from one device or app to another.
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Related tools
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,
Palette Extractor
or
Gradient Generator
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