About HEX RGB Color Converter
This free color converter instantly converts between HEX (hexadecimal) color codes used in web design and CSS, RGB (Red Green Blue) values used in digital design tools, HSL (Hue Saturation Lightness) and CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Key) used in print design.
HEX codes like #FF9933 (Indian saffron) are 6-character codes where each pair of characters represents the Red, Green and Blue components in hexadecimal (base 16). Use the color picker for visual selection or type any HEX code or RGB values directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HEX code for Indian flag colors?+
India Saffron: #FF9933 (RGB 255,153,51) ยท White: #FFFFFF ยท India Green: #138808 (RGB 19,136,8) ยท Ashoka Chakra Blue: #000080 (Navy Blue). These are the official flag colors.
What is the difference between HEX and RGB?+
Both represent the same color. HEX uses hexadecimal notation (#FF9933), while RGB uses decimal values (255, 153, 51). HEX is commonly used in CSS/HTML, RGB is used in photo editing and design tools.
What is HSL color format?+
HSL stands for Hue (0-360ยฐ, the color wheel angle), Saturation (0-100%, color intensity) and Lightness (0-100%, darkness to brightness). HSL is more intuitive for designers than HEX/RGB when adjusting shades.
When is CMYK used instead of RGB?+
CMYK is used for print design. Printers mix Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black inks. Screens use RGB (light). The same color can look different on screen (RGB) vs print (CMYK) due to the different color models.
What is a 3-digit HEX shorthand?+
#F93 is shorthand for #FF9933 โ each digit is doubled. This only works when each pair of HEX characters is identical (e.g. #FF, #99, #33). 3-digit codes are supported in CSS.