Color Converter — HEX, RGB, HSL & CMYK

Convert a colour between every format you need, and check at a glance whether text on it will meet accessibility contrast requirements.

Pick a colour

Or type a hex code

#EA6A12

HEX#EA6A12

RGBrgb(234, 106, 18)

HSLhsl(24, 86%, 49%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 55%, 92%, 8%)

RGB values234, 106, 18

Contrast on white: 3.20:1 large text only

Contrast on black: 6.57:1 passes AA for body text

CMYK here is a simple arithmetic conversion, which is fine for rough reference but not colour-managed — a print shop will use an ICC profile for the exact ink mix. Contrast ratios follow the WCAG 2.1 formula.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the contrast numbers mean?

WCAG requires a ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal body text and 3:1 for large text (18pt, or 14pt bold). The two figures show your colour against white and against black, so you can pick the readable pairing.

Is the CMYK conversion accurate for printing?

It is a straightforward arithmetic conversion, good enough for a rough idea. Exact print output depends on the paper, ink and ICC colour profile, so your printer will produce the definitive values.

What is HSL good for?

Building colour variations. Keeping hue and saturation fixed while changing lightness gives you a coherent tint and shade scale — much easier than nudging hex values by hand.

Can I enter a three-digit hex code?

Yes. Shorthand like #f60 is expanded to #ff6600 automatically, with or without the leading hash.