HEX ↔ RGB ↔ HSL with live preview, shades, tints and contrast check. How it works: Enter a colour code in HEX, RGB, or HSL format, or use our colour picker to select a colour. Copy any colour format to get started, and our tool will automatically convert it to the other formats. Use the shades and tints options to add depth and visual interest to your design.
About the Colour Converter
Get instant colour conversions with our free online Colour Converter, designed for developers, designers, and anyone working with colours in India and worldwide.
Whether you're designing a website, mobile app, or print material, such as a brochure for your ₹-based business, our tool helps you convert colours between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats, and even generates shades, tints, and checks WCAG contrast for accessible designs.
Our Colour Converter works entirely in your browser, ensuring your colour data is processed locally and securely, with no need to upload files or worry about GST on your design services, and is compatible with UPI payment interfaces.
The Colour Converter is part of the free News Appite toolkit at news.appite.in — the same utilities our newsroom uses every day to check numbers, pages and files before publishing. There is no sign-up, no daily limit and nothing you enter is stored.
How to use the Colour Converter
- Enter a colour code in HEX, RGB, or HSL format, or use our colour picker to select a colour.
- Copy any colour format to get started, and our tool will automatically convert it to the other formats.
- Use the shades and tints options to add depth and visual interest to your design.
- Check the WCAG contrast against white and black text to ensure your design is accessible.
Tips & benchmarks
- For accessible designs, aim for a WCAG AA contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, especially when using UPI payment interfaces.
- Use the HSL mode to fine-tune your colour palette and create harmonious colour schemes, with at least 5 different shades to choose from.
- Experiment with shades and tints to add visual interest and create a unique design style, using up to 10 different variations.
- When designing for print, consider using our Colour Converter to ensure colour accuracy and consistency across different materials, with a minimum of 95% colour accuracy.
- To ensure the best results, use our Colour Converter in conjunction with other design tools, such as a typography guide, to create a cohesive design, and check for accessibility at least 3 times during the design process.
Frequently asked questions
What is HSL?
HSL stands for Hue, Saturation, and Lightness, a colour model that describes colours in terms of their hue, saturation, and lightness. It's a useful format for designers and developers who want to fine-tune their colour palettes and create harmonious colour schemes.
Can I upload files to use the Colour Converter?
No, you don't need to upload any files to use our Colour Converter. Simply enter a colour code or use our colour picker to select a colour, and our tool will do the rest. All processing happens in your browser, ensuring your colour data is secure and private.
How does the WCAG contrast checker work?
Our WCAG contrast checker uses the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to evaluate the contrast between your chosen colour and white or black text. It calculates the contrast ratio and provides a pass or fail result, helping you ensure your design is accessible to users with visual impairments.
What colour formats are accepted?
Our Colour Converter accepts HEX, RGB, and HSL colour formats. You can enter a colour code in any of these formats, and our tool will automatically convert it to the other formats.
Can I save the results?
Yes, you can copy and paste the colour codes and results into your design files or notes. Our Colour Converter also provides a live preview of the colours, so you can see how they look in different contexts.
Is the Colour Converter accurate?
Yes, our Colour Converter is highly accurate and reliable. It uses advanced algorithms to convert colours between different formats and provides precise results. However, as with any colour conversion tool, there may be slight variations in colour appearance depending on the device and screen being used.
Is the Colour Converter on News Appite free?
Yes. Every tool on News Appite (news.appite.in) is completely free for personal and commercial use, with no account, no watermark and no usage cap. Found a bug or want a new feature? Email contact@appite.in.
Can I convert HEX to CMYK using the Colour Converter?
The Colour Converter supports conversions between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats, but it does not directly convert to CMYK. You can convert HEX to RGB or HSL, but for CMYK conversions, you may need to use additional tools or services.
How do I convert HEX to RGB using the Colour Converter?
To convert HEX to RGB, simply enter the HEX code into the Colour Converter, and it will automatically convert it to RGB and HSL formats. You can also use the colour picker to select a colour and then view its RGB and HSL equivalents.
Does the Colour Converter support conversions to Pantone?
The Colour Converter does not directly support conversions to Pantone. It currently converts between HEX, RGB, and HSL formats, but for Pantone conversions, you may need to use additional tools or services.
Can I use the Colour Converter to get the RGB code from a HEX value?
Yes, the Colour Converter can be used to get the RGB code from a HEX value. Simply enter the HEX code, and the tool will automatically convert it to RGB and display the result.
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