Color Converter — practical color work without the bloat
Picking a color is easy—getting it into the right format for code, design tools, handoff, or print is where time evaporates. This color converter fixes that by translating a single input into every format you actually use: HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK. Type into any field or use the picker; the rest update instantly. Each value has a one‑click copy button, and there’s a Copy All option when you’re moving fast.
The page isn’t just a converter—it’s a small color studio. You’ll get automatic color harmonies (complementary, analogous, triadic) to explore options that feel balanced without guesswork. Full runs of tints and shades make it simple to pick states for UI (hover, active, disabled). The built‑in Gradient Generator previews a clean linear gradient and gives you a ready‑to‑paste CSS string. Want quick inspiration? Randomize the base color or generate a random palette and click any swatch to copy its HEX.
For handoff, export CSS variables—including RGB and HSL components—for design systems and themes. Need to pipe colors into a script or app? Copy a structured palette JSON that includes your base, harmonies, tints, shades, and generated palette. You’ll also see the closest CSS color name for quick reference in docs.
What teams actually use this for
- Design & front‑end: convert brand colors to exact code strings, export CSS variables, and fine‑tune gradients before committing to a theme.
- Marketing & content: grab tints/shades for consistent banners, thumbnails, and social art—no heavyweight app required.
- Developers: keep formats exact across stacks; copy HEX/RGB/HSL/HSV/CMYK with one click and move on.
Accuracy notes
CMYK values here are best‑effort engine estimates for quick planning. For production print, ask your printer for target ICC profiles and proof before you ship. Pantone/PMS mappings are licensed and intentionally out of scope for this free tool.
Related tools
Formatting a palette payload? Inspect or pretty‑print with JSON Formatter. Creating a batch of assets with your new colors? Use Bulk Image Resizer & Converter to stamp watermarks and export optimized files. Need to encode values for URLs or tokens? Try Base64 Encoder & Decoder.
Frequently asked questions
Can this convert CMYK to Pantone/PMS?
Why do HEX ↔ RGB ↔ CMYK conversions vary across tools?
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
Can I copy everything at once?
This tool is built to be fast, private, and predictable: paste, convert, copy. If you build or design for the web, bookmark it—having rock‑solid color outputs a click away saves real time.