How to use
- Enter a HEX code or use the color picker.
- Adjust L (Lightness), C (Chroma), H (Hue) sliders for fine-tuning.
- Preview updates live with all converted codes (HEX, RGB, OKLCH).
- Click 📋 Copy to get the CSS
oklch()function.
Key features
- Accurate sRGB ↔ OKLab ↔ OKLCH bi-directional conversion (D65 white point)
- L·C·H sliders for perceptually uniform editing
- Hue rotation bar at the same L·C for visual comparison
- Instant CSS
oklch()function copy - Automatic sRGB gamut clamping
Use cases
- Design systems — generate shades with the exact same perceived tone
- Accessibility — use L value as an intuitive contrast adjustment
- Better gradients — avoid the grey band in RGB-interpolated gradients
- Tailwind v4 / Open Props — feed values directly into modern CSS variables
- Dark mode — invert L only to preserve chroma
What is OKLCH? Why does it matter?
OKLCH is the cylindrical form (L=Lightness, C=Chroma, H=Hue) of the OKLab color space published by Björn Ottosson in 2020. Unlike HSL, OKLCH is perceptually uniform — colors with the same L value appear equally bright regardless of hue. The problem of yellow looking much brighter than blue at the same HSL lightness disappears. It's standardized in CSS Color Module Level 4 with native oklch() support in all modern browsers (Chrome 111+, Safari 15.4+, Firefox 113+). Tailwind v4 adopted it as its base color system.
FAQ
How is OKLCH different from HSL?
HSL is a direct RGB transformation so the same L value gives different perceived brightness across hues (yellow bright, blue dark). OKLCH uses a human vision model so same L = same perceived brightness across all hues.
Are all OKLCH values displayable?
No. High C (chroma) values can exceed the sRGB gamut (P3 / Rec.2020 wide colors). The tool auto-clamps to the nearest sRGB color.
What about older browsers?
Browsers from before 2023 don't support oklch(). We provide HEX codes as a fallback. PostCSS plugins can also transpile at build time.
Is it free?
Yes, all conversion happens in your browser, unlimited use, no sign-up.