RGB to HSV Converter
Convert RGB (Red, Green, Blue) to HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) format. HSV is the color model used in most image editing software like Adobe Photoshop, making this conversion essential for designers.
Understanding HSV
HSV represents colors using:
- Hue: The color angle (0-360°)
- Saturation: Color purity (0-100%)
- Value: Brightness level (0-100%)
RGB to HSV Examples
| Color | RGB | HSV | Pure Redrgb(255, 0, 0)hsv(0°, 100%, 100%) Dark Redrgb(128, 0, 0)hsv(0°, 100%, 50%) Salmonrgb(250, 128, 114)hsv(6°, 54%, 98%) | Forest Green | rgb(34, 139, 34) | hsv(120°, 76%, 55%) |
HSV in Design Software
Most color pickers show HSV:
- Photoshop: Color picker uses HSB (same as HSV)
- GIMP: HSV available in color dialog
- Figma: HSB in color selector
Comparing HSV and HSL
| Color | HSV | HSL | Whitehsv(0°, 0%, 100%)hsl(0°, 0%, 100%) Full Redhsv(0°, 100%, 100%)hsl(0°, 100%, 50%) | Gray | hsv(0°, 0%, 50%) | hsl(0°, 0%, 50%) |
Use this converter when working with image editing software that requires HSV/HSB values.