Convertidor HSL a RGB

An HSL to RGB Converter is a color transformation utility used to translate colors from the intuitive HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) model into the hardware-ready RGB (Red, Green, Blue) format. This tool is a bridge between Designers and Developers translating artistic intent into technical implementation.

The conversion engine uses a precise geometric algorithm:

1. Cylindrical to Cartesian Mapping: HSL is a cylindrical coordinate system (Hue is degrees, S/L are percentages). RGB is a cubic coordinate system.
2. Chroma Calculation: The engine first calculates the "Chroma" (C), which represents the intensity of the color based on Lightness and Saturation.
3. Hue Sectoring: The Hue circle (0-360°) is divided into 6 sectors (Red-Yellow, Yellow-Green, etc.). The algorithm determines which sector the color falls into.
4. Intermediate Values: It calculates intermediate values ($X$) to transition smoothly between primary colors.
5. Baseline Adjustment: Finally, it adds a lightness match value ($m$) to shift the color to the correct brightness level, resulting in the final R, G, and B integers (0-255).

The History of HSL

Created in the 1970s by computer graphics researchers, HSL was designed to be more "user-friendly" than RGB.

• RGB: "How much Red light do I add?" (Hard for humans to guess).
• HSL: "What color is it (Hue)? How vivid is it (Saturation)? How bright is it (Lightness)?" (Intuitive).

Technical Comparison: HSL vs HSB (HSV)

They are often confused but are DIFFERENT.

• HSL (Lightness): 100% Lightness is ALWAYS White.
• HSB (Brightness): 100% Brightness is the "Pure" color. To get white, you must also have 0% Saturation.
• CSS Standard: The web uses HSL. Using HSB values in CSS will result in wrong colors.

Common HSL Values