HEX to HSB Converter

Q: What's the difference between HSB and HSL?

HSB and HSL are very similar, but differ in their lightness component. In HSB, full Brightness gives the most vivid color, while in HSL, full Lightness is always white. HSB is often preferred by artists for its intuitive feel.

Q: Why would I convert HEX to HSB?

Converting HEX to HSB is useful for creating color schemes. You can take a base HEX color, convert it to HSB, and then easily create lighter or darker shades by changing only the Brightness value, or more muted tones by lowering Saturation.

Q: Can I use HSB values in my CSS?

No, CSS does not have a native hsb() or hsv() color function, but it does support the similar hsl() function. HSB is widely supported in design software like Photoshop and Figma, making this tool useful for digital designers.

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About the HEX to HSB Converter

Our HEX to HSB Converter is a free tool for designers and developers that translates web colors into the HSB color model. HSB, which stands for Hue, Saturation, and Brightness, is often more intuitive for humans to work with when creating color variations, such as finding lighter or more saturated versions of a base color.

This tool is useful when you have a specific HEX code from a website or design and you want to explore its properties in a more descriptive way. You can easily adjust the brightness or saturation to build a color palette. We made this converter to be fast and simple, providing instant results with a visual color picker to make your design process smoother.

How to Use This Tool

Use the Color Picker: Click the color swatch to open your browser's color picker. As you select a color, the HEX and HSB values will update automatically.
Enter a HEX Code: Type a valid hexadecimal color code (e.g., #FF5733) into the text field. The tool will instantly convert it to HSB values.
See the HSB Values: The tool will display the converted Hue (in degrees), Saturation (as a percentage), and Brightness (as a percentage) in the output boxes.
Copy the Result: Click the "Copy HSB Values" button to copy the values to your clipboard for use in your design software or code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HSB color model?

HSB (Hue, Saturation, Brightness) is a color model that represents colors in a way that is closer to how humans perceive them. Hue is the pure color (like red or green), Saturation is the intensity or purity of that color (from gray to vivid), and Brightness is how light or dark the color is (from black to the pure color).

What's the difference between HSB and HSL?

HSB and HSL are very similar, but they handle the "lightness" component differently. In HSB, full Brightness (B=100%) gives you the most vivid color, while in HSL, full Lightness (L=100%) is always white. HSB is often preferred by artists because its "Brightness" feels more like mixing a pure color with black, which is a traditional approach.

Why would I convert HEX to HSB?

Converting HEX to HSB is useful when you want to create a color scheme. For example, you can take a brand's HEX color, convert it to HSB, and then easily create lighter or darker shades by just changing the Brightness value, or create more muted tones by lowering the Saturation, all while keeping the same Hue.

Is HSB the same as HSV?

Yes, HSB (Hue, Saturation, Brightness) and HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) refer to the exact same color model. The terms "Brightness" and "Value" are used interchangeably to describe how light or dark the color is. Our tool uses the HSB acronym, but the values are identical to HSV.

Can I use HSB values in my CSS?

No, CSS does not have a native `hsb()` or `hsv()` color function. However, it does support `hsl()`, which is very similar. Most design software, like Photoshop or Figma, fully supports HSB, which is where this converter is most useful for designers creating digital assets.