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Color Models

Every industry describes color differently — art, print, and screens each speak their own language. Explore seven ways to define and communicate color.

 RGB vs HSL 

RGB maps directly to screen hardware. HSL is a human-friendly way to describe the same colors. Drag any slider and both sides update. Use the sliders to answer the two questions below.

Chromatic Challenge

Select a swatch from the palette, then use the RGB or HSL sliders to mix the same color. Get close enough and it locks in as a match.

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