RGB/XYZ Conversion

Tool Introduction

This tool is a convenient online RGB/XYZ color space converter. It can convert RGB color codes to XYZ color codes, and also convert XYZ color codes back to RGB, meeting your color value interconversion needs in web design, image processing, color management, scientific research, and other scenarios. The tool supports fast bidirectional conversion, has a simple interface, and intuitive operation, helping you accurately obtain color representations in different color spaces.

How to Use

1. Select Conversion Direction: This tool provides bidirectional real-time conversion. You can enter RGB values in the "RGB Code" input box to get their corresponding XYZ values, or enter XYZ values in the "XYZ Code" input box to get their corresponding RGB values.
2. Enter Parameters:
   • RGB Code: Please enter RGB values in the format rgb(R, G, B), such as the tool's preset rgb(77, 141, 234). The values of R, G, B are usually integers from 0-255.
   • XYZ Code: Please enter XYZ values in the format X, Y, Z, such as 24.08, 24.73, 83.98. The values of X, Y, Z are usually floating-point numbers, representing the chromaticity or luminance information of the corresponding channel, and the Y value is usually between 0-100, representing relative luminance.
3. View Results: When you enter a valid color code in either input box, the other input box will automatically display the real-time calculated conversion result.
4. Copy Results: Click the copy button next to the conversion result to easily obtain the converted color code for use in your projects or designs.

Usage Examples

Here are some practical examples of the RGB/XYZ conversion tool to help you better understand its functions:

• Example 1: RGB Color Code Conversion to XYZ Color Code
  • Input Data: Enter rgb(77, 141, 234) (tool default value) in the "RGB Code" input box.
  • Expected Output Result: 24.08, 24.73, 83.98 is displayed in the "XYZ Code" input box.
  • Specific Operation: The user types rgb(77, 141, 234) in the RGB input box, and the tool will immediately calculate and fill the XYZ output box with 24.08, 24.73, 83.98.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What color input formats does the RGB/XYZ conversion tool support?
• A: RGB supports the standard rgb(R, G, B) format, for example, rgb(255, 0, 0) represents pure red. XYZ supports the floating-point format of X, Y, Z, for example, 50.0, 40.0, 30.0.
• Q: What is the format of the converted result?
• A: When you enter an RGB value, the tool will output the corresponding XYZ color code in the format X, Y, Z. Conversely, when you enter an XYZ value, the tool will output the corresponding RGB color code in the format rgb(R, G, B).
• Q: What are the main differences and uses of RGB and XYZ color spaces?
• A: RGB (Red, Green, Blue) is an additive model, mainly used for displays, LEDs, and other light-emitting devices. It generates colors by mixing three primary colors of light. XYZ (CIE 1931) color space is a device-independent mathematical model based on human eye perception characteristics, capable of describing all colors visible to the human eye, where the Y value represents luminance, and the X and Z values represent chromaticity. XYZ is often used in color management, color science research, and as the basis for other color spaces (such as Lab).
• Q: Will there be a loss of precision during the conversion process?
• A: When converting from RGB to XYZ or XYZ to RGB, due to the mathematical calculations of color space models (especially floating-point operations), tiny precision differences may occur. This tool strives to provide high-precision conversion results, but these tiny differences are usually negligible in practical applications.

Notes

• Input Format Accuracy: Please ensure that your input strictly follows the format requirements of rgb(R, G, B) or X, Y, Z. Any format errors (such as missing parentheses, using incorrect commas, or non-numeric characters) may lead to conversion failure or inaccurate results.
• Value Range and Meaning: RGB channel values range from 0-255 integers. XYZ's X, Y, Z values are usually floating-point numbers, and their range can theoretically be very wide, but usually represent relative luminance or chromaticity within the 0-100 range. The Y value in XYZ directly represents luminance, and its numerical size will affect the lightness or darkness of the color.
• Color Standard Uniformity: This tool defaults to using sRGB (gamma 2.2, D65 white point) as the basis for the RGB color space and converts it to the CIE XYZ color space. If you need to use other RGB standards (such as Adobe RGB), the conversion results may be different.
• Result Application: The converted color codes can be directly applied to CSS styles, graphic design software, color calibration tools, and other scenarios that require precise color value specification, but please note that different software may interpret color spaces slightly differently.