Hex to HSV Color Converter
Convert a CSS hex color to HSV (hue, saturation, value/brightness) for use in design and image software.
How to use this tool
- Enter a hex color code.
- Read the hue (0–360°), saturation (0–100%), and value/brightness (0–100%).
- HSV is the same as HSB; 'V' and 'B' both stand for brightness.
Convert a hex color to HSV (also called HSB — Hue, Saturation, Brightness), the model used in color pickers in Photoshop and many design apps.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between HSL and HSV?
- In HSV, Value=100% with Saturation=0% gives white. In HSL, Lightness=100% always gives white regardless of saturation. HSV is more common in design software color pickers.
- Is HSV the same as HSB?
- Yes. HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) and HSB (Hue, Saturation, Brightness) are identical models with different naming conventions.