Question 1

What is the difference between HSV and HSL?

Accepted Answer

HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) and HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) both describe colors using a hue angle, but differ in how they handle brightness. HSV's Value represents the maximum brightness of the color, while HSL's Lightness is the midpoint between black and white. HSV is common in graphic design tools like Photoshop, while HSL is more intuitive for CSS.

Question 2

Is HSV the same as HSB?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) and HSB (Hue, Saturation, Brightness) are identical color models — just different names. Adobe products typically use 'HSB' while other tools use 'HSV'.

Question 3

How do I convert HEX to HSV?

Accepted Answer

First convert HEX to RGB, then transform RGB to HSV. The Value (V) is the maximum of R, G, B (normalized). Saturation is the ratio of the difference between max and min channels to the max value. Hue is calculated from which channel is dominant.

HEX to HSV Converter

HEX to HSV Converter