Why does my HSL conversion look different?

HSL is device-dependent (depends on the display's color space). The conversion is mathematically exact in sRGB, but perceptual differences arise on wide-gamut displays. For critical color work, specify the color space explicitly.

Can all colors be represented in all formats?

Within sRGB, yes — hex, rgb, and hsl are equivalent. Colors outside sRGB (P3, Rec.2020) cannot be represented in 8-bit hex. Alpha transparency requires rgba/hsla or 8-digit hex (#rrggbbaa); 6-digit hex has no alpha.

TASK

Convert colors between hex, RGB, HSL, and named formats

Translate a color value between hex (#ff5733), rgb(), hsl(), and CSS named colors for use in different contexts.

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Colors appear in many formats: hex (#ff5733), rgb(255,87,51), hsl(11,100%,60%), named (red). Different tools and contexts prefer different formats. Conversion preserves the exact color while changing the representation.
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Color Converter →
Paste a color in any format. The tool outputs hex, rgb, rgba, hsl, hsla, and the nearest CSS named color.
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Color Picker from Image →
Pick a color visually and get its value in all formats — useful when you do not have a specific input color but want to explore.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my HSL conversion look different?: HSL is device-dependent (depends on the display's color space). The conversion is mathematically exact in sRGB, but perceptual differences arise on wide-gamut displays. For critical color work, specify the color space explicitly.
Can all colors be represented in all formats?: Within sRGB, yes — hex, rgb, and hsl are equivalent. Colors outside sRGB (P3, Rec.2020) cannot be represented in 8-bit hex. Alpha transparency requires rgba/hsla or 8-digit hex (#rrggbbaa); 6-digit hex has no alpha.