Hex to HSL Converter

Convert hexadecimal color codes to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) format for color manipulation in design and development

Input Parameters

Enter color in hex format (e.g., #FF5733 or ff5733)

Calculation Results

HSL Values

Hue (H):

-

Saturation (S):

-

Lightness (L):

-

Preview:

#FFFFFF

Hex to HSL Converter Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Hex to HSL Converter calculator and its working principles

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter a hexadecimal color code in the input field (format: #RRGGBB or ff5733)
  2. Click the "Calculate" button to convert the hex color to HSL format
  3. The calculator will display the Hue (H), Saturation (S), and Lightness (L) values
  4. Use the "Random" button to generate a random hex color for testing
  5. Use the "Reset" button to clear all inputs and results

Understanding HSL Values

HSL stands for Hue, Saturation, and Lightness and is an alternative way to describe colors:

  • Hue (H): Represents the color itself (e.g., red, green, blue). It's measured in degrees from 0-360.
  • Saturation (S): Represents the intensity or purity of the color, measured as a percentage from 0% (gray) to 100% (full color).
  • Lightness (L): Represents the brightness of the color, measured as a percentage from 0% (black) to 100% (white).

Conversion Formula

The conversion from RGB to HSL involves several steps:

H = 60° × [(max(RGB) - min(RGB)) / (max(RGB) - min(RGB))]

S = (max(RGB) - min(RGB)) / (max(RGB) + min(RGB))

L = (max(RGB) + min(RGB)) / 2

Where RGB are the red, green, and blue components of the color, normalized to the range 0-1.

When to Use This Calculator

This calculator is particularly useful for:

  • Web designers who need to work with colors in different formats
  • Graphic artists who need precise color control
  • Developers implementing color themes in applications
  • Any designer or developer working with color spaces and needing to convert between them