Understanding HWB to HSL Conversion

Converting colors between different models like HWB (Hue, Whiteness, Blackness) and HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) is vital for achieving precise and flexible designs. Both models are intuitive and offer distinct ways to describe colors.

What is HWB?

HWB represents colors using:

• Hue (H): The base color on a 0-360° scale.
• Whiteness (W): The percentage of white in the color (0-100%).
• Blackness (B): The percentage of black in the color (0-100%).

What is HSL?

HSL describes colors using:

• Hue (H): The base color, same as in HWB.
• Saturation (S): The intensity or purity of the color, expressed as a percentage.
• Lightness (L): The brightness of the color, also expressed as a percentage.

Why Convert HWB to HSL?

While HWB simplifies color manipulation, HSL is more commonly used in digital tools, making the conversion necessary for projects that require compatibility with web standards and design software.

Example HWB to HSL Conversion

Input HWB Values:

• Hue (H): 180° (Cyan)
• Whiteness (W): 20%
• Blackness (B): 10%

Conversion Process:

1. Normalize the hue and calculate the base RGB values.
2. Convert RGB to HSL using mathematical formulas.

Output: HSL Color Code: HSL(180, 50%, 70%)

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