How to Convert HTML Colors to RGB

There are over 16 million possible color codes.

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the language used for creating web pages. Since everything on a web page is in this code, the colors used on web pages also must be in this defined code. HTML colors are essentially six-digit codes that represent a corresponding RGB (Red, Green and Blue) color value. Converting from an HTML "hex" code to its proper RGB code could easily be done by looking at a chart, but since there are millions of possible codes, a simple web program can be used.

Instructions

1. Find the HTML or "hex" color code you wish to convert to RGB.

2. Select the hex code and copy it by right-clicking and selecting "Copy." Be sure to not include the # sign if it is displayed.

3. Go to the Color Converter website by Yellowpipe Internet Services (see Resources).

4. Paste your hex code into the "Hex Code" box on the web page.

5. Click the "Hex > RGB" button to convert the code. You will now see your RGB values in the boxes to the right of your hex code.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use this web application to convert back to your HTML value from an RGB code by using the input fields directly under the Hex > RGB converter.

References

• HTML Colors From W3Schools

Resources

• Color Converter by Yellowpipe Internet Services