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Kelvin to RGB (colour temperature)

Turn a light's colour temperature (2700 K, 6500 K…) into its HEX and RGB colour.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Kelvin to RGB (colour temperature)

Light colour temperature is measured in kelvins: about 1900 K is candle flame, 2700 K warm household bulbs, 5000 K daylight and 6500 K the standard screen white point. Enter a value and get the matching HEX and RGB colour, useful for lighting design, photography and night-mode filters.

How to use Kelvin to RGB (colour temperature)

  1. Set the options above. The result updates live.
  2. Change anything until it's just right.
  3. Copy the result or download it.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

Is a higher Kelvin value warmer or cooler?

Cooler. Low values like 2700 K look orange and warm, while high values like 6500 K and above look white to bluish, even though the word hotter suggests red.

Is Kelvin to RGB (colour temperature) free?

Yes. Kelvin to RGB (colour temperature) on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

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