Paste a hex color code and get its RGB value instantly. HEX and RGB describe the exact same color, so nothing is lost, one is base sixteen and the other is three numbers from 0 to 255. See the live preview and a table of common hex to RGB conversions.
Questions
- Are HEX and RGB the same color?
- Yes. HEX and RGB are two notations of one color; the converter changes the notation, not the color. Converting back returns the same value, apart from rounding in spaces that use decimals.
- How do I convert HEX to RGB by hand?
- Split the hex code into its red, green and blue pairs, read each pair as a number from 0 to 255, then apply the RGB formula shown in How HEX to RGB Works above. The worked example on this page follows every step with your own color.
- Where does the alpha channel go?
- A hex code with eight digits carries opacity in its last pair (FF is fully opaque). RGB has a matching form with an extra alpha value; both are listed in the Formats section of this page.
- Is the HEX to RGB converter free?
- Yes. It runs in your browser with no sign in and no limit; convert as many values as you like. The color itself is the link, so any conversion can be shared or bookmarked.
