Which color formats does the converter support?

The converter supports HEX (6-digit), RGB, HSL, HSV/HSB, and CMYK. All formats are generated simultaneously from a single HEX input.

What is the WCAG contrast checker?

The WCAG contrast checker calculates the contrast ratio between your color and a background color. It shows whether the combination passes WCAG AA (4.5:1 for normal text) or AAA (7:1 for normal text) accessibility standards.

What are the color shades?

The shade generator produces 9 tints and shades of your color at lightness values from 10% to 90% using HSL math. Click any shade to load it as the active color.

Color Converter – HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK Online Free

Q: Is the color converter free to use?

Yes, completely free. There are no limits, no accounts, no watermarks, and no charges. Convert as many colors as you need.

Q: Does my color data get sent to a server?

No. All conversions happen entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is transmitted to any server, so your work remains completely private.

Q: How does the eyedropper work?

The eyedropper uses the browser's EyeDropper API to let you pick any pixel color from your screen. It is supported in Chrome and Edge 95+. Click the eyedropper icon and then click any color on screen to load it instantly.

// Features Why Use I7 Pixel's Free Color Converter?

Whether you're a developer copying a CSS value, a designer checking accessibility, or a hobbyist exploring palettes, I7 Pixel's color converter gives you every format instantly — live in your browser, with no upload and no signup.

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5 Color Formats at Once

Enter a single HEX value and instantly get HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV/HSB, and CMYK — all displayed side-by-side with one-click copy buttons.

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Advanced Color Picker

Click the color swatch to open a full picker with a gradient canvas, hue/saturation/brightness/alpha sliders, and a live hex input — all in one popup.

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Eyedropper Tool

Pick any pixel from anywhere on your screen using the browser's native EyeDropper API (Chrome and Edge 95+). No extensions needed.

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Shade Generator

Automatically generates 9 tints and shades of your color from 10% to 90% lightness. Click any shade to load it and convert it instantly.

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WCAG Contrast Checker

Check your color against any background for WCAG AA and AAA compliance. The live preview shows how your text looks before you ship it.

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One-Click Copy

Every format card has a Copy button that writes the exact CSS or print value to your clipboard instantly — no selecting, no dragging.

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Conversion History

Every color you convert is saved to a local history panel so you can jump back to recent colors without re-entering them.

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100% Private — No Upload

All conversions run locally in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is transmitted to any server, so your colors remain completely private.

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Fast, Free, No Signup

No account, no watermark, no install. Open the page, enter a color, and get every format in under a second — completely free, every time.

// Guide How to Convert a Color Online — Step by Step

Converting a color takes just four steps.

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Enter a HEX Color

Type a 6-digit HEX code into the input field, or click the large swatch to open the advanced color picker.

2

Click Convert

Press Convert or hit Enter. All five formats — HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK — appear instantly.

3

Copy Any Format

Click the Copy button next to any format card to copy the value to your clipboard in one click.

4

Check Contrast & Shades

Use the Contrast Checker sidebar to verify WCAG compliance, and explore the generated color shades for design use.

// Deep Dive Understanding Color Format Conversions

Knowing which format to use and when helps you ship better designs and more accessible interfaces.

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HEX vs RGB — What's the Difference?

HEX is a compact 6-character representation of an RGB color in base-16. #6366F1 is the same as rgb(99, 102, 241) — the R, G, and B channels are just written as hex pairs. HEX is standard in HTML and CSS. RGB is more readable when you need to understand the individual channel values or compute blends programmatically.

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HSL and HSV — Designer-Friendly Formats

HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) and HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value/Brightness) describe color in terms humans think in. Adjusting Lightness in HSL shifts a color from black to white through its pure hue. In HSV, Value controls brightness — at 0% you get black, at 100% you get the full color. HSL is recommended for CSS since it maps directly to the hsl() function. HSV is what most design tools (Photoshop, Figma) use in their color pickers.

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CMYK — When You Need Print Values

CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) is the subtractive color model used in print. Unlike RGB (additive, for screens), CMYK starts with white paper and adds ink. If you're handing off a brand color to a print designer, always convert to CMYK. Note that not every RGB color has an exact CMYK equivalent — the gamuts differ, so some screen colors appear slightly different in print.

// Reference Color Format Comparison

Quick reference for choosing the right format for your use case.

Format	Example	Best Used For
HEX Popular	#6366F1	CSS, HTML, design tools — compact and universally supported
RGB	rgb(99, 102, 241)	CSS, JavaScript color manipulation, canvas APIs
HSL Popular	hsl(239, 84%, 67%)	CSS theming, dynamic color adjustments, accessible palettes
HSV / HSB	hsv(239, 59%, 95%)	Design tool inputs (Figma, Photoshop, Sketch color pickers)
CMYK	cmyk(59%, 58%, 0%, 5%)	Print design, brand guidelines, InDesign and Illustrator

// Use Cases Who Uses a Color Converter?

Color format conversion is a daily task across design, development, and print workflows.

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Web Developers

Convert brand HEX colors to HSL for CSS custom properties, or grab RGB values for canvas and WebGL work without manual math.

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UI/UX Designers

Translate Figma's HSB values to CSS-ready HEX or HSL, generate shades for a design system, and verify contrast ratios for accessibility.

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Print Designers

Convert screen HEX colors to CMYK for handoff to prepress or for accurate Pantone matching in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.

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Accessibility Auditors

Check foreground/background contrast ratios against WCAG AA and AAA thresholds before shipping — no separate tool needed.

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Students & Teachers

Explore how different color models represent the same color — great for digital media, graphic design, and computer science coursework.

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Brand Managers

Maintain consistent brand colors across web and print by keeping HEX, RGB, and CMYK values for every brand color in one place.

// FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about the color converter.

Yes — completely free. There are no limits, no accounts, no watermarks, and no charges. Convert as many colors as you need.

The converter supports HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV/HSB, and CMYK. All five formats are generated simultaneously from a single HEX input.

No — never. All conversions run entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is transmitted, logged, or stored anywhere outside your device.

The contrast checker calculates the ratio between your color and a background. It shows whether the pair passes WCAG AA (≥4.5:1 normal text) or AAA (≥7:1 normal text) accessibility standards.

The eyedropper uses the browser's EyeDropper API to let you pick any pixel color from your screen. It is supported in Chrome and Edge 95+. Click the eyedropper icon and then click any color on screen.

The shade generator produces 9 tints and shades at lightness values from 10% to 90% using HSL math. Click any shade chip to load it as the active color and convert it.

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