Key takeaways
- Color Converter switches a color between HEX, RGB and HSL formats instantly.
- Also includes a contrast checker, useful for confirming text is readable against a background color under accessibility guidelines.
- Common for front-end development and design work where different tools or code expect different color formats.
Converting a color
Open Color Converter, enter a color in any supported format, and see it converted to the others at once — use the contrast checker to test a text/background pair against WCAG accessibility thresholds.
Frequently asked questions
What contrast ratio do I need for accessible text?
WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text — the contrast checker shows the exact ratio for your chosen colors so you can confirm you meet it.
Is this the same as the color palette picker?
Related — for picking a new color and generating a matching palette, see [Color Palette Generator](/color-picker); this tool is focused on converting and checking a color you already have.