When working with digital colors, two of the most common ways to represent them are HEX (Hexadecimal) and RGB (Red, Green, Blue). Both are used in web design, graphic design, and digital art, but they function differently.

What Is HEX Color?

HEX codes are six-digit alphanumeric values that represent colors in web design and digital graphics. They begin with a # symbol, followed by numbers and letters. Each pair of characters represents the intensity of red, green, and blue in the color.

🔹 Example:

• Black → #000000 (No color, darkest shade)

• White → #FFFFFF (Maximum color, lightest shade)

• Red → #FF0000 (Full red, no green or blue)

What Is RGB Color?

RGB stands for Red, Green, Blue, and it uses numerical values from 0 to 255 for each color component. It is commonly used in screens and digital displays, as colors are created by mixing different levels of light intensity.

🔹 Example:

• Black → rgb(0, 0, 0)

• White → rgb(255, 255, 255)

• Red → rgb(255, 0, 0)

HEX vs. RGB: What's the Difference?

Feature HEX RGB Format #RRGGBB rgb(r, g, b) Use Case Web design, HTML, CSS Digital screens, image editing, lighting effects Readability Compact, harder to adjust More intuitive for color mixing Range 00–FF per color 0–255 per color

Which One Should You Use?

• Use HEX for web design & CSS, as it is compact and widely supported.

• Use RGB when working with graphic design or screen displays, as it allows for easier adjustments in color intensity.

Both formats create the same colors, so choosing between HEX and RGB depends on the platform and ease of use. Color pickers and online converters make it simple to switch between the two formats!