Developer Tool
Free Color Picker & HEX RGB HSL Converter
Pick colors visually, convert between HEX, RGB, and HSL, copy CSS color values, and check whether black or white text has stronger contrast. Built for frontend development, UI design, and quick CSS color work.
Color Picker & Converter
Pick a color, convert HEX, RGB, and HSL, then check readable text contrast.
#0072E5
Preview foreground switches between black and white based on contrast.
Black text
4.54:1
AA normal text
White text
4.63:1
AA normal text
Recent colors
HEX
#0072E5
RGB
rgb(0, 114, 229)
HSL
hsl(210, 100%, 45%)
Guide
How to use the color picker
Use this color picker and converter when you need to choose a web color, convert between HEX, RGB, and HSL, or quickly check whether black or white text is more readable on a selected color.
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Pick or enter a color
Choose a color visually or paste a HEX, RGB, or HSL value from your CSS, design file, or browser dev tools.
- 2
Review converted formats
Check the matching HEX, RGB, and HSL values so you can use the color in CSS, design tokens, or UI documentation.
- 3
Check readable text color
Compare black and white text contrast against the selected color before using it for buttons, badges, labels, or backgrounds.
- 4
Copy the value
Copy the color format you need and paste it into CSS, Tailwind config, a design system, or a component.
Common color workflow problems
- Copying a HEX value with the wrong number of characters.
- Confusing RGB channel order or entering values outside the 0 to 255 range.
- Using HSL values without checking how saturation and lightness affect readability.
- Choosing brand colors that look good visually but fail contrast for text.
- Mixing uppercase, lowercase, short HEX, and full HEX values across CSS files.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert HEX to RGB and HSL?
Yes. Toolix Color Picker converts HEX colors to RGB and HSL instantly, and also supports editing RGB or HSL values to update the HEX color.
Does the color picker check contrast?
Yes. The tool calculates contrast against black and white text and shows which option is more readable for the selected color.
What color formats are supported?
The tool supports common web color formats including HEX, RGB, and HSL for CSS and UI design workflows.
Are my colors sent to a server?
No. The color picker and color conversion logic runs locally in your browser, so your colors stay on your device.
