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HEX to RGB Converter

Convert HEX color codes to RGB and RGBA instantly. Supports 3, 6 and 8-digit HEX with a live color swatch, batch list conversion and one-click copy.

Result

rgb(255, 102, 0)
R 255 · G 102 · B 0

What is the HEX to RGB Converter?

The HEX to RGB Converter turns any hexadecimal color code into its rgb() or rgba() equivalent instantly.

  • Supports 3, 6 and 8-digit HEX (with alpha)
  • Live color swatch preview
  • Outputs rgb() and rgba() syntax
  • Batch mode: convert a list, one code per line
  • One-click copy of results
  • Fully client-side and free

How to use the HEX to RGB Converter

  1. 1

    Type or paste a HEX code such as #ff6600, #f60 or #ff6600cc.

  2. 2

    Read the rgb() or rgba() value and check the live swatch.

  3. 3

    Click Copy to grab the converted value.

  4. 4

    For many colors, enable Batch mode and paste one HEX code per line.

About the HEX to RGB Converter

The HEX to RGB Converter turns any hexadecimal color code into its rgb() or rgba() equivalent instantly. It accepts 3-digit shorthand (#f60), standard 6-digit (#ff6600) and 8-digit HEX with alpha (#ff6600cc), showing a live swatch so you can verify the color at a glance.

Need to convert a whole list? Switch to batch mode and paste one HEX code per line — the tool converts every valid line and flags anything it cannot parse, with the full result copyable in one click.

Conversion happens entirely in your browser using simple base-16 math. Nothing is uploaded, and the tool works offline once loaded.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert HEX to RGB manually?

Split the 6-digit code into three pairs and convert each pair from base 16 to decimal. For #ff6600: ff = 255, 66 = 102, 00 = 0, giving rgb(255, 102, 0). Each pair represents the red, green and blue channel from 0 to 255.

What is an 8-digit HEX color?

An 8-digit HEX code adds two extra digits for the alpha (opacity) channel, so #ff6600cc is orange at about 80% opacity. This converter translates it to rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.8). All modern browsers support 8-digit HEX in CSS.

What does the 3-digit HEX shorthand mean?

Each digit is doubled to form the full code: #f60 expands to #ff6600 and #abc to #aabbcc. Shorthand only exists for colors whose channel pairs happen to repeat, which is why not every color has a 3-digit form.

Is RGB or HEX better for CSS?

They produce identical colors, so it is a style preference. HEX is more compact and common in design tools, while rgb()/rgba() makes the individual channels readable and made alpha easy before 8-digit HEX existed. Modern CSS also allows rgb(255 102 0 / 0.8) space-separated syntax.

Can I convert multiple HEX codes at once?

Yes. Enable Batch mode, paste one HEX code per line, and every line is converted instantly. Invalid lines are marked so you can spot typos, and the whole result list can be copied in one click.

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