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Supported Color Formats
- Hex:
#RRGGBBand shorthand#RGB - RGB:
rgb(r, g, b)with values 0–255 - RGBA:
rgba(r, g, b, a)with alpha 0–1 - HSL:
hsl(h, s%, l%) - HSLA:
hsla(h, s%, l%, a) - HSV:
hsv(h, s%, v%) - CSS named colors:
tomato,royalblue, etc.
The Color Picker on TechConverter.me works entirely in the browser with no installation required. Open it on any device, select your color visually or enter a value in any format, and get instant conversions across all supported formats.
Examples
Example 1: Converting Colors Between Formats
A developer is implementing a design spec that uses HSL values, but their CSS framework expects hex codes. They use the Color Picker to convert instantly:
Input (from design spec):
hsl(217, 91%, 60%)
Color Picker output:
Hex: #4A90E2
RGB: rgb(74, 144, 226)
RGBA: rgba(74, 144, 226, 1)
HSL: hsl(217, 91%, 60%)
HSV: hsv(217, 67%, 89%)
The developer copies the hex value directly into their CSS. The conversion is instant and accurate, eliminating the need to write a conversion script or search for an online calculator.
Example 2: Finding the Right Shade with the Visual Canvas
A designer needs a blue that is slightly more muted than their current brand blue. Instead of guessing hex values, they use the Color Picker's visual canvas to drag toward lower saturation:
Starting color: #2563EB (vivid blue, saturation 91%)
→ Drag left on saturation canvas
→ hsl(217, 60%, 50%) = #3470B3 (muted blue)
→ Drag further left
→ hsl(217, 30%, 50%) = #5E7FA3 (very muted blue)
The visual canvas makes it intuitive to explore color variations without needing to understand the underlying math. The designer can see the color change in real time as they drag.
Example 3: Sampling a Color with the Eyedropper
A developer is building a website that needs to match the colors of an existing mobile app. They take a screenshot of the app, open it in their browser, and use the Color Picker's eyedropper to sample the exact colors:
- Click eyedropper → click on app's primary button → captures
#FF6B35 - Click eyedropper → click on app's background → captures
#1A1A2E - Click eyedropper → click on app's text → captures
#E8E8E8
The sampled hex values are used directly in the website's CSS, ensuring pixel-perfect color matching between the web and mobile experiences.