Color codes are fundamental to web design and digital media. Whether working with HEX codes from design tools or RGB values from stylesheets, seamless conversion between formats is essential for developers and designers. Our Color Code Converter instantly transforms between HEX and RGB formats with live preview, validation, and support for shorthand HEX codes—all processed locally in your browser.
The converter intelligently expands 3-digit shorthand HEX codes to full 6-digit format, validates input to prevent errors, and displays the actual color preview for visual confirmation. Whether optimizing style sheets, comparing color palettes, or converting design specifications to code, this tool streamlines your workflow. Perfect for front-end developers, UI designers, and anyone working with digital colors.
HEX (hexadecimal) uses 6 characters to represent color: #RRGGBB where RR, GG, BB are red, green, blue values in base-16. Most common in CSS, web design, and digital tools. Compact and widely supported.
RGB lists decimal values (0-255) for red, green, and blue components. Format: rgb(R, G, B). More intuitive than HEX for understanding color composition. Used in CSS, design tools, and programming.
Shorthand like #ABC expands to #AABBCC by doubling each character. Only works when hex digits repeat pairs. This converter automatically expands shorthand to full format for accuracy.
Display calibration, color space assumptions, and monitor settings affect perceived color. The numerical values are identical; appearance varies by device. Always test colors on target devices.
Values outside 0-255 range. Each RGB component must be 0-255. Common errors: missing commas, using percentages instead of integers, or exceeding 255. This converter validates automatically.
Yes. RGBA format is rgb(R, G, B, A) where A is 0-1 opacity. HEX supports 8-digit format #RRGGBBAA for opacity. This converter focuses on basic HEX/RGB; transparency needs additional tools.
Both are equivalent in CSS and produce identical results. HEX is more compact; RGB is more readable. Modern CSS also supports HSL, named colors, and newer formats. Choose based on preference and maintainability.
This converter handles HEX ↔ RGB. For HSL conversions, use dedicated color tools. However, knowing HEX/RGB provides foundation for understanding all color formats.
Absolutely. HEX and RGB represent the same 24-bit color space (16.7 million colors). Conversion between them is perfect with zero loss. RGB values directly map to HEX bytes.
No. All processing happens in your browser. Color values you enter are never sent to servers or stored. Your complete privacy is protected during all conversions.