Need to convert a HEX color code into RGB values? Our free HEX to RGB Converter makes it quick and easy. Enter a HEX color such as #FF0000 or #336699, and the converter will instantly show the corresponding RGB values. It supports standard 3-digit and 6-digit HEX colors and is useful for CSS, website design, graphic design, UI development, and choosing colors for digital projects.
What Is a HEX to RGB Converter?
A HEX to RGB Converter changes a hexadecimal color code into its equivalent RGB color values. HEX and RGB are two different ways of representing colors that are commonly used in websites, applications, graphic design, and digital projects.
For example, the HEX color #FF0000 represents the RGB color rgb(255, 0, 0).
What Is a HEX Color?
A HEX color is a hexadecimal representation of a color. It normally contains six characters after the # symbol.
For example:
#336699
The first two characters represent red, the next two represent green, and the final two represent blue.
Each pair can have a value from 00 to FF.
What Is RGB?
RGB stands for Red, Green, Blue. It represents a color using three numerical values.
Each RGB value normally ranges from 0 to 255.
For example:
rgb(51, 102, 153)
means:
- Red = 51
- Green = 102
- Blue = 153
Changing these three values creates different colors.
How to Convert HEX to RGB
A six-digit HEX color contains three pairs of hexadecimal values.
For example:
#336699
The pairs are:
33= Red66= Green99= Blue
Converting those hexadecimal values to decimal gives:
#336699 = rgb(51, 102, 153)
The converter handles this calculation automatically.
HEX to RGB Color Table
Here are some common HEX colors and their RGB equivalents:
| Color | HEX | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Red | #FF0000 | rgb(255, 0, 0) |
| Green | #00FF00 | rgb(0, 255, 0) |
| Blue | #0000FF | rgb(0, 0, 255) |
| White | #FFFFFF | rgb(255, 255, 255) |
| Black | #000000 | rgb(0, 0, 0) |
| Yellow | #FFFF00 | rgb(255, 255, 0) |
| Cyan | #00FFFF | rgb(0, 255, 255) |
| Magenta | #FF00FF | rgb(255, 0, 255) |
| Orange | #FFA500 | rgb(255, 165, 0) |
| Purple | #800080 | rgb(128, 0, 128) |
| Pink | #FFC0CB | rgb(255, 192, 203) |
| Brown | #A52A2A | rgb(165, 42, 42) |
| Gray | #808080 | rgb(128, 128, 128) |
| Dark Gray | #404040 | rgb(64, 64, 64) |
| Light Gray | #D3D3D3 | rgb(211, 211, 211) |
| Navy | #000080 | rgb(0, 0, 128) |
| Teal | #008080 | rgb(0, 128, 128) |
| Olive | #808000 | rgb(128, 128, 0) |
| Lime | #00FF00 | rgb(0, 255, 0) |
| Maroon | #800000 | rgb(128, 0, 0) |
What Is a 3-Digit HEX Color?
HEX colors can also be written using three characters.
For example:
#F00
is the shorter version of:
#FF0000
Similarly:
#369
represents:
#336699
The converter supports both 3-digit and 6-digit HEX colors.
What Are 8-Digit HEX Colors?
An 8-digit HEX color adds an alpha value after the normal red, green, and blue values.
For example:
#FF000080
contains:
FF= Red00= Green00= Blue80= Alpha
The alpha value controls transparency.
The converter can also recognize 4-digit HEX colors, such as #F008, where the fourth character represents alpha.
HEX vs. RGB
HEX and RGB can represent the same colors, but they use different formats.
HEX: #336699
RGB: rgb(51, 102, 153)
HEX is compact and commonly used in CSS. RGB can be convenient when you need to work directly with individual red, green, and blue values.
When Can You Use a HEX to RGB Converter?
A HEX to RGB Converter can be useful for:
- CSS and website development
- UI and UX design
- Graphic design
- Creating website themes
- Choosing colors for applications
- Editing images
- Converting colors between design tools
- Working with RGB-based software
Frequently Asked Questions
What is #FFFFFF in RGB?
#FFFFFF is rgb(255, 255, 255), which represents white.
What is #000000 in RGB?
#000000 is rgb(0, 0, 0), which represents black.
What is #FF0000 in RGB?
#FF0000 is rgb(255, 0, 0), which represents red.
Does the converter support 3-digit HEX colors?
Yes. You can enter colors such as #F00, #369, or other valid 3-digit HEX colors.
Does it support transparency?
Yes. The converter also accepts 4-digit and 8-digit HEX colors and returns an rgba() value when an alpha channel is included.
What is the difference between HEX and RGB?
HEX represents colors using hexadecimal characters, while RGB represents them using separate red, green, and blue values ranging from 0 to 255.
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