HEX to RGB Converter

Converting a HEX colour to RGB

This tool converts a colour value from hash notation — #1A2B3C, for instance — into the three components red, green and blue.

Both notations describe the same colour; they are simply expected in different contexts.

How to use it

Enter the value with or without the leading hash. The shortened three-digit form works as well as the six-digit one.

Copy the RGB values in whatever form your program expects.

What it is useful for

HEX notation is common in HTML and CSS, while graphics and design tools often want RGB values.

Converting saves discrepancies when carrying a palette from design into implementation.

Frequently asked questions

What does the shortened notation mean?

With three digits each digit is doubled: #ABC is equivalent to #AABBCC.

Are values with transparency supported?

Eight-digit values carry an additional alpha component. Check that your target program expects it too.

Is the conversion exact?

Yes. Both notations describe the same colour, so nothing shifts.