Question 1

What's the difference between HEX, RGB, and HSL?

Accepted Answer

HEX is a compact hexadecimal notation (#FF5733). RGB specifies red, green, and blue channels (0–255). HSL uses hue, saturation, and lightness, which is more intuitive for color adjustments.

Question 2

When should I use HSL over HEX or RGB?

Accepted Answer

HSL is best when you need to create color variations — adjusting lightness or saturation is intuitive, while doing the same in HEX or RGB requires math.

Question 3

What does the # mean in a HEX color code?

Accepted Answer

It is a prefix indicating a hexadecimal color value. The six characters represent red, green, and blue in pairs (e.g., #FF0000 = full red).

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