HEX to HSL Color Converter

Free HEX to HSL color converter. Convert HEX color codes to HSL instantly with live preview, ready to copy into CSS, Figma or Photoshop.

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HEX to HSL Color Converter

Our free HEX to HSL converter turns any HEX colour value into the matching HSL code instantly. For example, #FF5733 in HEX is hsl(11, 100%, 60%) in HSL. Paste your colour, click convert and copy the result straight into your CSS or design tool.

HEX and HSL colour formats explained

HEX (#RRGGBB) a six-digit hexadecimal code such as #FF5733, the most common way to write colours in HTML and CSS.

HSL (hsl(h, s%, l%)) describes colour by hue (0–360°), saturation and lightness, which makes it easy to create lighter or darker shades, for example hsl(11, 100%, 60%).

Both formats can describe the same colour on screen — they are just different ways of writing it. Different tools and code libraries prefer different formats, which is why converting is so useful.

How to use the HEX to HSL converter

  1. Enter your HEX colour value.
  2. Click convert.
  3. Copy the HSL result.
  4. Paste it into your stylesheet, theme settings or design software.

Common use cases

  • Matching brand colours across CSS, Figma, Canva and Photoshop
  • Using HSL values required by a framework or library
  • Creating transparent or lighter/darker variants of a colour
  • Customising WordPress, Shopify and Elementor themes

Frequently asked questions

Is converting HEX to HSL exact?

The colour stays the same; small rounding differences can appear because some formats use whole numbers or percentages.

Which colour format is best for CSS?

All of them work in modern browsers. HEX is shortest, RGBA/HSLA add transparency, and HSL is easiest for adjusting shades.

Can I pick a colour visually?

Yes, use our Color Picker to choose a colour and get all its codes.

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