Convert color to byte value

Question

In C#, how can I convert a Color object into a byte value?

For example, the color #FFF would be converted to the value 255

Answer 1

You can use ConvertFromString() method from ColorConverter class.

Attempts to convert a string to a Color.

Return Value
Type: System.Object
A Color that represents the converted text.

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ColorConverter c = new ColorConverter();
Color color = (Color)c.ConvertFromString("#FFF");
Console.WriteLine(color.Name);