What is the difference between HEX and RGB?

HEX is a six-character hexadecimal code (like #RRGGBB) used to represent a color, while RGB defines a color using three values for Red, Green, and Blue (from 0 to 255). They represent the exact same color, but HEX is more compact and widely used in web development.

How do you convert from a HEX to RGB?

To change a HEX code to its RGB equivalent, you split the six-digit code into three pairs (RR, GG, and BB). Each pair is a byte hexadecimal number that you translate to its decimal equivalent (a number from 0-255) to get the Red, Green, and Blue values. Our converter handles this automatically.

Is HEX or RGB better for web design?

Both are essential and have their place in HTML CSS. HEX is more common for its brevity, making it easy to manage color palettes. RGB is often used in contexts where opacity is needed (using the RGBA format), or in JavaScript when color values need to be manipulated programmatically.

Can I convert a 3-digit HEX code?

Yes. A 3-digit HEX code (e.g., #F0C) is a shorthand for a 6-digit code where each digit is duplicated (e.g., #FF00CC). Our converter understands this shorthand and will convert it correctly.

HEX to RGB Color Converter

Convert HEX to RGB color codes instantly with our free online HEX to RGB converter. Perfect for CSS, design, and developers working with digital colors.

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Understanding HEX and RGB Color Formats

In digital design, HEX and RGB are two methods used to represent colors. While they look different, they describe the exact same thing. A HEX code is a six-digit hexadecimal number used in HTML CSS, which is compact and easy to share. The RGB model defines an html color by specifying the intensity of its Red, Green, and Blue color components.

This converter is essential when you have a HEX code but need its RGB values, for instance, to set opacity using RGBA or to programmatically manipulate colors in JavaScript. It translates the compact HEX format into the more descriptive `rgb(R, G, B)` format, making it easier to work with in various applications and when building consistent color palettes.

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