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RGB to HEX Converter

Convert RGB to HEX instantly with live sliders and a preview, or paste a HEX to load RGB. Free online RGB to hex color converter for designers and developers.

Updated 2026-06-14 · Free · No sign-up · Runs privately in your browser

Red (R)
Green (G)
Blue (B)

Convert RGB to HEX in Real Time

The RGB to HEX converter turns red, green and blue values into a web-ready HEX code as you adjust them, with a live color preview. Paste a HEX code into the reverse box and it loads the matching RGB instead — conversion both ways, instantly.

How to Use It

  1. Drag the Red, Green and Blue sliders (0 to 255 each).
  2. Watch the HEX code and preview update live.
  3. Tap the HEX or RGB box to copy the value.
  4. To go in reverse, paste a HEX code into the bottom field to set the sliders.

How the Conversion Works

Each RGB channel (0 to 255) becomes a two-digit hexadecimal number (00 to FF), and the three are joined into #RRGGBB:

ChannelDecimalHex
Red1247C
Green583A
Blue237ED

Result: #7C3AED

Black is rgb(0, 0, 0)#000000, and white is rgb(255, 255, 255)#FFFFFF.

Why You Might Need It

  • CSS and HTML use HEX codes, but design apps often give you RGB.
  • Sampling a screen color frequently returns RGB values you need as HEX.
  • Matching a brand color across tools that use different formats.
  • Learning how the two notations relate, channel by channel.

Tips

  • Use the sliders to fine-tune a shade visually rather than guessing numbers.
  • The preview’s text color flips automatically so the HEX stays readable on light or dark backgrounds.
  • Shorthand HEX like #0AF works in the reverse field and expands to #00AAFF.

Everything runs locally in your browser, so conversions are instant and private. Whether you are translating a designer’s RGB spec into CSS or pulling a HEX code back into an RGB value, this converter handles both directions without a reload.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert RGB to HEX?+

Each RGB value from 0 to 255 is converted to a two-digit hexadecimal number, then the three are joined as #RRGGBB. For example, rgb(124, 58, 237) becomes 7C, 3A and ED, giving #7C3AED. This tool does it for you live as you move the sliders.

How do I use the RGB to HEX converter?+

Drag the red, green and blue sliders to set your color and the HEX code updates instantly with a live preview. To go the other way, paste a HEX code into the reverse box to load its RGB values.

Can it convert HEX back to RGB?+

Yes. Paste any HEX code, including 3-digit shorthand like #FFF, into the reverse field and the converter sets the red, green and blue sliders to match, showing you the RGB values.

What is the maximum RGB value?+

Each channel ranges from 0 to 255, which maps to 00 to FF in hexadecimal. So rgb(255, 255, 255) is white (#FFFFFF) and rgb(0, 0, 0) is black (#000000).

Is RGB the same color as its HEX code?+

Yes. RGB and HEX are just two notations for the same color. The converter produces an exact match, so the HEX code you copy renders identically to the RGB values you set.