Quick Answer
HSL stands for Hue, Saturation, and Lightness. It's often more intuitive for designers than RGB or Hex.
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rgb(16, 185, 129)
hsl(160, 84%, 39%)
Quick Reference
HEX: 6-digit code, commonly used in CSS (#RRGGBB)
RGB: Red, Green, Blue values (0-255 each)
HSL: Hue (0-360°), Saturation, Lightness (0-100%)
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- Pick your color - Use the color picker or enter a color value in any format
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Color Format Comparison
| Format | Example | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FF5733 | CSS, shorthand notation |
| RGB | rgb(255, 87, 51) | When you need alpha/transparency |
| HSL | hsl(14, 100%, 60%) | Creating color variations |
Understanding Color Spaces
HEX Colors
- 6-digit format:
#RRGGBB - 3-digit shorthand:
#RGB(e.g.,#F00=#FF0000) - Each pair represents 0-255 in hexadecimal (00-FF)
RGB Colors
- Red: 0-255
- Green: 0-255
- Blue: 0-255
- Combined: over 16 million color combinations
HSL Colors
- Hue: The color itself (0° = red, 120° = green, 240° = blue)
- Saturation: Color intensity (0% = gray, 100% = full color)
- Lightness: Brightness (0% = black, 50% = normal, 100% = white)
Why Designers Love HSL
HSL is intuitive for creating color schemes:
- Keep hue constant, vary saturation for muted/vibrant versions
- Adjust lightness for light/dark variations
- Easy to create accessible color palettes
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