# HSL to XYZ Converter Convert HSL color values to XYZ for color management with alpha channel support > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/hsl-to-xyz-converter - **Category:** Design - **Keywords:** hsl, xyz, color, converter, screen, cie, color space, alpha, transparency, hue, saturation, lightness ## Overview The HSL to XYZ Converter is a precise utility designed to transform HSL color values into the CIE XYZ color space, essential for professional color management and cross-platform display calibration. ## Inputs - **HSL Input** (textarea): Enter HSL values, one per line: hsl(0,100%,50%) hsla(0,100%,50%,0.5) 0,100,50 0,100,50,0.5 H:0 S:100% L:50% H:0 S:100% L:50% A:0.5 - **Output Format** (select) - **Alpha Channel Handling** (select) - **Custom Background Color** (color): Custom background color for alpha compositing (used when Custom Background is selected) ## When to use - When you need to convert web-standard HSL colors into device-independent XYZ coordinates for color science applications. - When preparing color palettes that require accurate representation across different display technologies. - When you need to flatten transparent colors by compositing them against a specific background color. ## How it works - Input your HSL values in various formats, such as standard CSS strings or raw numerical values. - Select your preferred output format, including CSS-compliant syntax or simple coordinate lists. - Choose how to handle alpha channels by compositing the color against a white, black, or custom background. - Click convert to generate the corresponding XYZ values instantly. ## Use cases - Standardizing color profiles for cross-platform UI design systems. - Converting web-based color themes into scientific color data for research. - Calculating color values for hardware displays that require CIE XYZ input. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the difference between HSL and XYZ? HSL is a cylindrical representation of colors based on human perception, while XYZ is a device-independent color space defined by the CIE to represent all colors visible to the human eye. ### How does the tool handle transparency? The tool uses alpha compositing to blend the transparent color with a chosen background color (white, black, or custom) before performing the conversion to XYZ. ### Can I convert multiple colors at once? Yes, you can enter multiple HSL values, one per line, and the tool will process them in a single batch. ### Which XYZ format should I choose? Choose the CSS format for web development integration, or the labeled format if you need clear documentation of the X, Y, and Z components. ### Is this tool accurate for print design? 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