🎨 Color Unit Converter
Convert colors between HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK, HSV, and HWB formats with instant preview.
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Understanding Color Unit Conversion
Colors can be represented in many ways: HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK, HSV, and HWB. Each system has advantages depending on whether you are coding, designing, or printing. This converter allows seamless translation between formats.
1. Common Color Models
- HEX: six-digit hexadecimal for web design (#RRGGBB).
- RGB: Red, Green, Blue channels (0–255 each).
- HSL: Hue (0–360°), Saturation (0–100%), Lightness (0–100%).
- CMYK: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black for printing.
- HSV: Hue, Saturation, Value (brightness).
- HWB: Hue, Whiteness, Blackness.
2. Applications
- Web Design: HEX and RGB dominate in CSS.
- Graphic Design: HSL is great for adjusting tones.
- Printing: CMYK is the industry standard.
- UI/UX: HSV and HWB help in accessibility and design systems.
3. Worked Example
HEX: #FF5733 → RGB(255, 87, 51) → HSL(11°, 100%, 60%) → CMYK(0%, 66%, 80%, 0%).
4. FAQs
What’s the most common color model in web design?
HEX and RGB are the most widely used in CSS.
Why does printing use CMYK?
Printers mix cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks to create colors.
Is HEX more accurate than RGB?
No, they represent the same data differently.
What’s the benefit of HSL?
It makes adjusting saturation and brightness easier.
Does CMYK cover all colors RGB can?
No, RGB has a wider color gamut.
What is HWB?
Hue-Whiteness-Blackness, a newer model supported in CSS4.
Can I convert HSL back to HEX?
Yes, conversions are reversible.
Why use HSV instead of HSL?
HSV represents brightness more naturally for some use cases.
Do all browsers support HWB?
Support is growing but not universal.
Can I use these codes in Photoshop?
Yes, Photoshop supports HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK, and more.
5. Conclusion
The Color Unit Converter helps designers, developers, and printers easily switch between representations. Whether for web, print, or design systems, this tool ensures consistency and accuracy.