Color Converter
Convert between HEX, RGB, HSL, OKLCH, and CSS named colors.
About Color Converter
The Color Converter is an essential utility for modern UI/UX developers. It translates colors between standard formats like HEX, RGB, HSL, and the next-generation OKLCH color space, ensuring your designs remain perfectly consistent across all platforms.
How to Use
Real-World Examples
Migrating to OKLCH
Convert a legacy `#007bff` brand color into `oklch(56% 0.17 260)` to take advantage of perceptual uniformity and wider color gamuts in modern CSS.
Best Practices
- Use OKLCH for creating highly accessible, perceptually uniform color palettes and gradients.
- Use HEX codes when working with older legacy systems or design tools that do not support modern CSS color functions.
- Always test your color contrast ratios for accessibility (WCAG compliance) after converting.
Pro Tips
You can type standard CSS named colors (like `tomato` or `rebeccapurple`) and the converter will translate them into exact mathematical values.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I use OKLCH over HSL?
OKLCH is perceptually uniform. In HSL, changing the hue while keeping lightness constant can result in colors that look drastically brighter or darker to the human eye. OKLCH guarantees consistent perceived lightness.
Does it support alpha channels (transparency)?
Yes, the converter supports transparent formats like RGBA, HSLA, and 8-digit HEX codes.
Security & Privacy
All color parsing and mathematical conversions are performed entirely on your device. Your design tokens are never sent to external servers.