HSL Color Finder & Converter

HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) is more intuitive than Hex or RGB. Our picker helps you find the exact shade you need by focusing on color properties.

When to use this solution:

Perfect for creating color variations (lighter/darker shades) or establishing a consistent color palette and theme.

Common Use Cases

Creating color themesDesigning hover statesDeveloping dark modesGraphic design exploration

1Step-by-Step Guide

Select a base color

Use the visual picker to find a color you like.

View the HSL values

Look at the HSL output field to see the hue in degrees and percentages for saturation/lightness.

Tweak for shades

Use these values as a base to manually create lighter or darker versions of your brand color.

Export for CSS

Copy the formatted 'hsl()' string and paste it directly into your stylesheet.

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Find HSL Values

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the HSL values represent?

H is Hue (0-360 degrees), S is Saturation (0-100%), and L is Lightness (0-100%).

Is HSL supported by all browsers?

Yes, HSL is a modern CSS standard supported by every major browser today.