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Convert XYZ color values to HSL for screen display
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The XYZ to HSL Converter is a precise utility designed to transform CIE XYZ color space values into the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) format, making it easier to implement colors in web development and digital design projects.
Background
A developer received a set of brand colors defined in CIE XYZ coordinates from a design system.
Problem
The CSS framework requires HSL values for dynamic theme generation.
How to use
Paste the XYZ values into the input and select 'css' as the output format.
format: cssOutcome
The tool outputs ready-to-use CSS strings like 'hsl(200, 50%, 60%)' that can be directly pasted into a stylesheet.
Background
A designer has a list of 10 color samples in XYZ format that need to be documented in a style guide.
Problem
Manually calculating HSL for each color is inefficient and prone to error.
How to use
Paste all 10 XYZ lines into the input and select 'labeled' format to get a clear list for documentation.
format: labeledOutcome
XYZ is a device-independent color space representing all colors visible to the human eye, while HSL is a cylindrical representation of colors designed for easier human interpretation and digital display.
Yes, you can paste multiple XYZ values into the input field, with each color on a new line, to convert them in a single batch.
Yes, you can choose between standard hsl() function syntax, comma-separated values, or labeled H:S:L output formats.
The tool uses standard mathematical transformations to map XYZ to sRGB before calculating HSL, ensuring compatibility with standard screen displays.
No, this is a web-based utility that runs directly in your browser without requiring any installations or plugins.
A clean list of H:S:L values is generated, allowing the designer to copy and paste the data into the documentation file immediately.