HEX to HSV Converter
Convert HEX color codes to HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) format. HSV is widely used in image editing software like Photoshop and color pickers because it aligns with how humans perceive color.
Understanding HSV
HSV represents colors using three components:
- Hue (H): The color type, 0-360° on the color wheel
- Saturation (S): Color purity, 0-100% (0 = gray, 100 = vivid)
- Value (V): Brightness, 0-100% (0 = black, 100 = full brightness)
HSV vs HSL
| Component | HSV | HSL |
|---|---|---|
| Third value | Value (brightness) | Lightness |
| White | V=100%, S=0% | L=100% |
| Full color | V=100%, S=100% | L=50% |
| Dark color | Low V | Low L |
HEX to HSV Examples
| Color | HEX | HSV |
|---|---|---|
| Red | #FF0000 | hsv(0°, 100%, 100%) |
| Dark Red | #800000 | hsv(0°, 100%, 50%) |
| Pink | #FF8080 | hsv(0°, 50%, 100%) |
| Blue | #0000FF | hsv(240°, 100%, 100%) |
When to Use HSV
- Image editing: Photoshop, GIMP color pickers
- Color selection: Intuitive brightness/saturation control
- Programmatic: Easier to create color variations