HSL to HSV Color Converter
Convert HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) to HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) with live preview
Live Preview
See your color changes in real-time with instant visual feedback
Developer Ready
Copy HSV values directly for use in your designs
Color Theory
Learn about HSL and HSV color models while you convert
Understanding HSL and HSV Color Models
HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) and HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) are two similar but distinct ways to represent colors. Both are designed to be more intuitive than RGB, but they approach color description differently.
Key Differences
HSL Model
- Lightness: 0% is black, 100% is white
- Saturation: Related to the gap between colors
- Pure colors at 50% lightness
- More intuitive for some adjustments
HSV Model
- Value: 0% is black, 100% is pure color
- Saturation: Amount of white mixed in
- Pure colors at 100% value
- Better for traditional color picking
Pro Tip: HSL is often preferred for general color adjustment because its lightness scale feels more natural, while HSV is popular in color pickers because its value parameter creates more intuitive color selection.
Common Use Cases
- Converting between color systems
- Color picker implementations
- Digital art and design tools
- Color theme generation
- User interface design