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How to convert a hexadecimal color code to RGB color

Hex to RGB conversion

  1. Get the 2 left digits of the hex color code and convert to decimal value to get the red color level.
  2. Get the 2 middle digits of the hex color code and convert to decimal value to get the green color level.
  3. Get the 2 right digits of the hex color code and convert to decimal value to get the blue color level.

Example #1: Convert red hex color code FF0000 to RGB color

  • Hex = FF0000
  • So the RGB colors are:
    • R = FF16 = 25510
    • G = 0016 = 010
    • B = 0016 = 010
  • RGB = (255, 0, 0)

Example #2: Convert red hex color code D4AF37 to RGB color

  • Hex = D4AF37
  • So the RGB colors are:
    • R = D416 = 21210
    • G = AF16 = 17510
    • B = 3716 = 5510
  • RGB = (212, 175, 55)

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