A VS Code extension that converts hex color codes to OKLCH format.
Features
Convert hex color codes to OKLCH format
Two ways to convert:
Use Command Palette: Convert Hex to OKLCH - Enter hex code manually
Select hex code in editor and right-click: Convert Selected Hex to OKLCH - Replaces selected text
Usage
Method 1: Command Palette
Open Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P on Mac, Ctrl+Shift+P on Windows/Linux)
Type "Convert Hex to OKLCH"
Enter your hex color code (e.g., #ff0000 or ff0000)
The OKLCH value will be shown and copied to clipboard
Method 2: Text Selection
Select a hex color code in your editor (e.g., #ff0000)
Right-click and select "Convert Selected Hex to OKLCH"
The selected hex code will be replaced with the OKLCH equivalent
Examples
#ff0000 → oklch(62.80% 0.2577 29.2)
#00ff00 → oklch(86.64% 0.2948 142.5)
#0000ff → oklch(45.20% 0.3132 264.1)
What is OKLCH?
OKLCH is a color space that provides better perceptual uniformity compared to HSL. It's part of the newer CSS Color Module Level 4 specification and offers:
L (Lightness): 0-100%
C (Chroma): 0+ (saturation)
H (Hue): 0-360° (hue angle)
Requirements
VS Code 1.74.0 or higher
Installation
Install the extension from the VS Code marketplace
Or install from VSIX file using code --install-extension hex-to-oklch-0.0.1.vsix
Development
To set up for development:
npm install
npm run compile
Press F5 to open a new Extension Development Host window with the extension loaded.
