Understanding Color Codes: HEX, RGB, and HSL
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Whether you're designing a website or choosing paint colors, understanding color codes helps you communicate colors precisely.
HEX Colors
HEX (hexadecimal) is the most popular format for web design.
Format: #RRGGBB
- #FF0000 = Red
- #00FF00 = Green
- #0000FF = Blue
RGB Colors
RGB uses decimal values for each color channel.
Format: rgb(R, G, B) where each value is 0-255
HSL Colors
HSL represents colors more intuitively as Hue, Saturation, and Lightness.
Convert colors instantly with our free Color Converter.