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Convert HEX to RGB
Convert HEX color codes to RGB values. Enter a HEX code or RGB values and the result appears instantly.
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When do you need to convert HEX to RGB?
HEX colors (#FF5733) and RGB colors (rgb(255, 87, 51)) represent the same colors in different notations. HEX is commonly used in CSS and design tools, while RGB is used in programming, CSS functions, and some design applications.
Each HEX color is 6 digits: the first 2 are red (00–FF), the next 2 are green, the last 2 are blue. RGB uses decimal values 0–255 for each channel.
Converting between HEX and RGB is essential for web development, CSS styling, design system documentation, and cross-tool color consistency.
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How to use the converter?
2. Read the result
The conversion result appears instantly in the field next to it – no clicking required.3. Copy or reverse
Click Copy result or use the Reverse button to convert in the opposite direction.
When is this converter useful?
CSS / HTML
Convert#3B82F6torgb(59, 130, 246)in your stylesheets.UI Design
Export colors from Figma/Sketch to CSS values.Accessibility
WCAG contrast calculations require RGB values.Color Palettes
Modify individual channels (R, G, B) to create color variants.
What makes this converter different?
Complete privacy
All calculations run locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server.Real-time results
The result updates instantly as you type – no need to click any button.Bidirectional conversion
The Reverse button lets you convert in both directions with one click.Reference table
A ready-made table with commonly converted values and contextual descriptions.
How does HEX to RGB conversion work?
HEX uses base-16: each pair of digits (00–FF) converts to decimal 0–255. #FF5733: FF=255 (red), 57=87 (green), 33=51 (blue).
Shorthand HEX: #F53 expands to #FF5533. Each digit is doubled.
To convert RGB to HEX: convert each decimal channel to 2-digit hexadecimal. rgb(255, 87, 51) → FF, 57, 33 → #FF5733.
Practical tips
- #000000 = rgb(0,0,0) = black. #FFFFFF = rgb(255,255,255) = white.
- #FF0000 = pure red. #00FF00 = pure green. #0000FF = pure blue.
- For opacity: use rgba(255, 87, 51, 0.5) — HEX doesn't natively support alpha (except 8-digit HEX: #FF573380).
- CSS supports both: color: #FF5733 and color: rgb(255, 87, 51) are identical.
HEX vs RGB – comparison
| Feature | HEX | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Format | #RRGGBB | rgb(R, G, B) |
| Values | 00–FF (hex) | 0–255 (decimal) |
| Opacity | 8-digit (#RRGGBBAA) | rgba(R, G, B, A) |
| Shorthand | #RGB (3 digits) | No shorthand |
| Used in | CSS, design tools | CSS, programming |
HEX
- Format
#RRGGBB - Values
00–FF (hex) - Opacity
8-digit (#RRGGBBAA) - Shorthand
#RGB (3 digits) - Used in
CSS, design tools
RGB
- Format
rgb(R, G, B) - Values
0–255 (decimal) - Opacity
rgba(R, G, B, A) - Shorthand
No shorthand - Used in
CSS, programming
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