Convert RGB to OKLCH

Paste a RGB color to get its OKLCH value — and every other format — with a live swatch. All in your browser.

RGB to OKLCH, explained

RGB describes a color by its red, green and blue channels, each from 0 to 255 — the form canvas drawing and image code expect.

OKLCH is a modern, perceptually-uniform space describing lightness (%), chroma and hue (°), great for accessible palettes and smooth gradients.

Worked example

rgb(245, 158, 11) converts to oklch(76.86% 0.1647 70.08). The converter above is pre-filled with this color — edit it or pick your own to see the result update live.

RGB to OKLCH reference table

ColorRGBOKLCH
Amber rgb(245, 158, 11) oklch(76.86% 0.1647 70.08)
Navy rgb(10, 24, 40) oklch(20.56% 0.0376 252.93)
Red rgb(220, 38, 38) oklch(57.71% 0.2152 27.33)
Green rgb(22, 163, 74) oklch(62.71% 0.1699 149.21)
Sky rgb(14, 165, 233) oklch(68.47% 0.1479 237.32)

Common uses

OKLCH gives RGB colours a perceptually-uniform form, so equal numeric steps look like equal visual steps when building gradients and scales.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert RGB to OKLCH?

Paste your RGB value into the converter above and it shows the OKLCH equivalent — along with every other format — instantly. For example, rgb(245, 158, 11) becomes oklch(76.86% 0.1647 70.08).

What is RGB rgb(245, 158, 11) in OKLCH?

rgb(245, 158, 11) in OKLCH is oklch(76.86% 0.1647 70.08).

Is my color sent to a server?

No. Every conversion runs locally in your browser using the canvas color parser and standard color math, so nothing you enter is uploaded.