What is the valid range for RGB values?

Each channel ranges from 0 to 255. A value of 0 means none of that color and 255 means full intensity.

Why do designers use hex instead of RGB?

Hex is shorter and is the most common format in CSS and HTML, which makes it easier to copy and share.

RGB to Hex Converter

Slide or type the red, green and blue channels — the hex code updates live.

Red

Green

Blue

#7c3aed

HEX

#7c3aed

RGB

rgb(124, 58, 237)

HSL

hsl(262, 83%, 58%)

Channels

R 124 · G 58 · B 237

RGB and HEX are two formats for writing the same color. RGB lists the red, green and blue channels, while HEX packs them into a compact code that is easy to paste into CSS and design tools.

Frequently asked questions

Enter values from 0 to 255 for the red, green and blue channels. The hex code updates instantly — for example, rgb(124, 58, 237) becomes #7C3AED.

Must-know facts

Each pair of hex digits maps to a single RGB channel (red, green, then blue).
rgb(255, 255, 255) is #FFFFFF (white) and rgb(0, 0, 0) is #000000 (black).

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