What is a color picker?

A color picker is a tool that lets you select a color visually and provides the corresponding color code in formats like HEX (#FF5733), RGB (255, 87, 51), and HSL (11, 100%, 60%). These codes are used in web design, graphic design, and programming.

Color Picker

Pick any color and get HEX, RGB, and HSL values instantly. Click the spectrum, adjust hue, copy the code.

HEX

RGB

HSL

CSS

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How to Use the Color Picker

Pick

Click anywhere on the color spectrum to select a color. Use the hue slider below to change the base hue.

Read

The HEX, RGB, HSL, and CSS values update instantly. You can also type a HEX code directly into the input field.

Copy

Click the copy button next to any value to copy it to your clipboard. Recent colors are saved in the history strip.

Color Format Reference

Format	Example	Used In	Advantage
HEX	#FF5733	CSS, HTML, design tools	Compact, widely recognized
RGB	rgb(255, 87, 51)	CSS, JavaScript, Photoshop	Matches how screens display color
HSL	hsl(11, 100%, 60%)	CSS, modern design systems	Intuitive to adjust (hue, saturation, lightness)

Common Use Cases

Web development

Pick colors for CSS stylesheets, React components, and design tokens. Copy HEX or HSL values directly into your code.

Graphic design

Find exact color values for Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva. Match brand colors by entering a known HEX code.

Presentations

Choose complementary colors for PowerPoint or Google Slides. Use the spectrum to find colors that work well together.

Social media

Match brand colors for social media graphics, banners, and profile elements. Copy CSS values for web-based design tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between HEX, RGB, and HSL?

HEX is a 6-digit hexadecimal code (#RRGGBB) used in CSS and HTML. RGB defines color by Red, Green, and Blue channels (0–255 each). HSL uses Hue (0–360°), Saturation (0–100%), and Lightness (0–100%), making it easier to create color variations by adjusting one dimension at a time.

Can I pick a color from an image?

This tool provides a spectrum-based color picker. To pick colors from an existing image, try the browser’s built-in EyeDropper API (Chrome 95+) or take a screenshot and use the spectrum to match the color visually.

Is this color picker free?

Yes. 100% free, no signup, no ads. The tool runs entirely in your browser — no data is sent to any server. Works offline after the page loads.

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