How to Convert HTML Colors to RGB

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By Nicolas Poague
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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.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Find the HTML or "hex" color code you wish to convert to RGB.
Step 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.
Step 3

Go to the Color Converter website by Yellowpipe Internet Services (see Resources).
Step 4

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