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RGBA to HEX Converter

Convert RGBA colors to 8-digit HEX (with alpha) and back

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RGBA Input

99
102
241
0.85

HEX Output

Quick Presets

8-digit HEX Reference

Format

#RRGGBBAA

Last pair is the alpha channel (00–FF)

Alpha mapping

00 = transparent, 80 ≈ 50%, FF = opaque

Shorthand

#RGBA doubles each digit: #F00C = #FF0000CC

Browser support

8-digit HEX works in all modern browsers

About

The RGBA to HEX converter translates RGBA color values — red, green, blue and an alpha (transparency) channel — into 8-digit hexadecimal codes (#RRGGBBAA) used in modern CSS, and converts them straight back. Drag the channel sliders, fine-tune opacity with the alpha control, and watch the live checkerboard preview reveal exactly how transparent your color is. Every result comes with copy-ready HEX, rgba() and modern slash-syntax CSS output.

FAQ
What is an 8-digit HEX color code?+

An 8-digit HEX code (#RRGGBBAA) extends the familiar 6-digit format with a fourth pair of characters for the alpha channel. The first three pairs set red, green and blue (00–FF each), and the final pair sets opacity — 00 is fully transparent, FF is fully opaque, and 80 is roughly 50%. It's supported in all modern browsers.

How does alpha map between 0–1 and HEX?+

CSS rgba() uses an alpha from 0 to 1, while 8-digit HEX uses a two-character byte from 00 to FF. The tool multiplies the 0–1 alpha by 255 and converts to hexadecimal — so 0.5 becomes roughly 80, 0.85 becomes D9, and 1 becomes FF. The reverse direction divides the byte back into a 0–1 value.

Can I paste a shorthand or 6-digit HEX?+

Yes. The HEX → RGBA mode accepts 3-digit (#RGB), 4-digit (#RGBA), 6-digit (#RRGGBB) and 8-digit (#RRGGBBAA) codes. Shorthand digits are doubled automatically, and a 6-digit code without an alpha pair is treated as fully opaque (alpha = 1).

Why does my color look different over the checkerboard?+

The checkerboard pattern behind the preview represents transparency — it's the same convention used by Photoshop and Figma. When alpha is below 1 the underlying squares show through, letting you judge the real opacity. At alpha = 1 (FF) the swatch is solid and the checkerboard is hidden.

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