RGB to LAB Color Converter

    Convert RGB colors to LAB (CIELAB) color space with live preview

    Live Preview

    See your color changes in real-time with instant visual feedback

    Professional

    Get precise LAB values for color management systems

    Color Theory

    Learn about RGB and LAB color spaces while you convert

    Understanding RGB and LAB Color Spaces

    LAB (CIELAB) is a color space designed to be perceptually uniform, meaning that a change of the same amount in a color value should produce a change of about the same visual importance. RGB, on the other hand, is device-dependent and based on how displays create color.

    LAB Color Space Components

    • L (Lightness): Ranges from 0 (black) to 100 (white)
    • A: Green (-) to red (+) axis, typically -128 to +127
    • B: Blue (-) to yellow (+) axis, typically -128 to +127

    Pro Tip: LAB color space is particularly useful for image processing because it separates lightness from color information and is designed to approximate human vision.

    Common Use Cases

    • Professional color management
    • Image processing and analysis
    • Color difference calculations
    • Cross-device color matching
    • Scientific color analysis

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