HSV to HEX Color Converter

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About HSV and HEX Colors

HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) and HEX (Hexadecimal) are two widely used color models in digital design and development.

HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value)

HSV is a cylindrical color model that represents colors in a way that aligns with human perception. Hue represents the color type (0-360° on the color wheel), Saturation is the intensity of the color (0-100%), and Value is the brightness (0-100%). For example, pure red is (0°, 100%, 100%) in HSV. This model is particularly useful in color pickers and image editing software because it allows intuitive color adjustments by modifying hue, saturation, or brightness independently.

HEX (Hexadecimal)

HEX codes are a compact way to represent RGB colors using a six-digit hexadecimal (base-16) notation, prefixed with #. Each pair of digits corresponds to the red, green, and blue components, with values from 00 to FF (equivalent to 0-255 in decimal). For instance, #FF0000 is pure red, and #FFFFFF is white. HEX is the standard color format for web design because of its compatibility with HTML/CSS and compact representation.

HSV to HEX Conversion Process

  1. Normalize HSV values: H (0-360°), S (0-100%), V (0-100%)
  2. Calculate chroma: C = V × S
  3. Find the intermediate value X: X = C × (1 - |(H/60°) mod 2 - 1|)
  4. Determine RGB values based on hue sector (60° intervals):
    • 0°-60°: (C, X, 0)
    • 60°-120°: (X, C, 0)
    • 120°-180°: (0, C, X)
    • 180°-240°: (0, X, C)
    • 240°-300°: (X, 0, C)
    • 300°-360°: (C, 0, X)
  5. Calculate m (difference from maximum value): m = V - C
  6. Adjust RGB values: (R, G, B) = ((R₁ + m) × 255, (G₁ + m) × 255, (B₁ + m) × 255)
  7. Convert each component to two-digit hexadecimal
  8. Combine to form HEX code: #RRGGBB

Example #1

Convert pure red HSV(0°, 100%, 100%) to HEX:

H = 0°, S = 100%, V = 100%

C = 1 × 1 = 1

Hue sector: 0°-60° → (1, 0, 0)

m = 1 - 1 = 0

RGB = (1 + 0, 0 + 0, 0 + 0) = (1, 0, 0)

Scaled RGB = (255, 0, 0)

HEX = #FF0000

Example #2

Convert teal HSV(180°, 100%, 50%) to HEX:

H = 180°, S = 100%, V = 50%

C = 0.5 × 1 = 0.5

Hue sector: 180°-240° → (0, X, C)

X = 0.5 × (1 - |3 mod 2 - 1|) = 0.5 × (1 - 1) = 0

RGB₁ = (0, 0, 0.5)

m = 0.5 - 0.5 = 0

RGB = (0 + 0, 0 + 0, 0.5 + 0) = (0, 0, 0.5)

Scaled RGB = (0, 0, 128)

HEX = #008080

Common HSV to HEX Examples

  • HSV(0°, 0%, 100%) → #FFFFFF (white)
  • HSV(0°, 0%, 0%) → #000000 (black)
  • HSV(0°, 100%, 100%) → #FF0000 (red)
  • HSV(120°, 100%, 100%) → #00FF00 (green)
  • HSV(240°, 100%, 100%) → #0000FF (blue)
  • HSV(60°, 100%, 100%) → #FFFF00 (yellow)
  • HSV(180°, 100%, 100%) → #00FFFF (cyan)
  • HSV(300°, 100%, 100%) → #FF00FF (magenta)
  • HSV(0°, 0%, 50%) → #808080 (gray)

HSV is particularly useful in color pickers and image editing software for intuitive color adjustments. HEX codes are essential for web development and digital design where precise color specification is required.

HSV to HEX FAQ

Why use HSV instead of HEX or RGB?

HSV is more intuitive for humans to understand and manipulate colors. It's easier to create color variations by adjusting the value (brightness) or saturation while keeping the hue constant. This makes HSV ideal for color pickers and design tools where users need to intuitively adjust colors.

Is HSV supported in CSS?

No, CSS doesn't natively support HSV color values. However, you can convert HSV to RGB or HSL which are supported in CSS. Our tool helps you make this conversion to get the HEX code which is widely supported in all web browsers.

Can all HSV colors be converted to HEX?

Yes, every HSV color has an exact HEX equivalent since both can represent the full RGB color space. The conversion is lossless when working with whole numbers, though there may be minor rounding differences in some cases.

When should I use HEX colors?

HEX is the standard color format for web design and development. Use HEX codes when working with HTML, CSS, or any digital design tool that requires precise color specification. HEX is compact, universally supported, and easy to copy/paste between applications.

How does HSV differ from HSL?

HSV (Value) and HSL (Lightness) are similar but differ in how they represent brightness. In HSV, maximum value (100%) is the brightest version of the color, while in HSL, maximum lightness (100%) is always white. HSV is often more intuitive for color selection, while HSL can be better for creating color schemes.