Convert color hex code to 8 bit

This tool allows you to convert between HEX color codes and 8-bit RGB color codes. You can enter a HEX color code or an 8-bit RGB color code, and the tool will automatically convert it to the other format.

How to Use

1. Enter a HEX color code in the "HEX code" input field. The format should be #RRGGBB.
2. Enter an 8-bit RGB color code in the "8 Bit" input field. The format should be R,G,B.
3. You can press the "Enter" key or click outside the input field to trigger the conversion.
4. Alternatively, you can click the "Convert" button to perform the conversion.

Examples

• HEX code #FF5733 converts to 8-bit RGB 255,87,51.
• 8-bit RGB 0,128,255 converts to HEX code #0080FF.

Applications of 8-bit Color

8-bit color is widely used in various fields, including graphical user interfaces (GUI), video games, image formats, embedded systems, remote desktop and virtualization, and image processing and compression. In these scenarios, 8-bit color balances color representation and resource consumption by using a palette of 256 colors.

Early computers and operating systems, such as Windows 3.1 and early Mac OS, used 8-bit color to display graphical interfaces. Classic gaming consoles and arcade games, such as the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Sega Genesis, also used 8-bit color to render game graphics.

Some image formats, such as GIF and certain BMP files, use 8-bit color to store image data. These formats typically use a palette to define 256 colors. Some embedded systems and low-power devices, such as smartwatches and industrial control panels, use 8-bit color to reduce memory and processor load.

In bandwidth-limited situations, remote desktop protocols (RDP) and virtualization software may use 8-bit color to reduce data transmission. In the field of image processing and compression, 8-bit color is used to reduce the size of image files while maintaining acceptable visual quality.