HEX to HSL Color Converter
Convert hexadecimal color codes to HSL values with live preview
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Color Theory
Learn about HEX and HSL color models while you convert
Understanding HEX and HSL Color Models
HEX and HSL are two different ways to represent colors in digital design. While HEX codes use a combination of numbers and letters, HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) provides a more intuitive way to understand and manipulate colors.
HSL Color Model Components
- Hue (H): Represents the base color on a 360-degree color wheel (0-360°)
- Saturation (S): Controls the intensity of the color (0-100%)
- Lightness (L): Determines how light or dark the color is (0-100%)
Pro Tip: HSL makes it easy to create color variations. Keep the same hue and adjust saturation/lightness for different shades and tints of the same color.
Common HSL Values
- Red: hsl(0, 100%, 50%)
- Green: hsl(120, 100%, 50%)
- Blue: hsl(240, 100%, 50%)
- Black: hsl(0, 0%, 0%)
- White: hsl(0, 0%, 100%)
Use Cases
- Creating color palettes and schemes
- Adjusting color brightness and intensity
- Generating color variations
- Implementing dynamic theming
- Color accessibility adjustments