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Color Picker – Pick, Copy & Convert Colors Online
Enter a valid HEX code, e.g. 2563EB.
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Colors you pick will show up here for quick reuse.
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- Simple steps
How it works
Select your color
Use the large color swatch to select the color, or click on Hue slider to pick a specific hue.
Adjust color & transparency
Use the Hue and Alpha controls to dial in the color. Use transparency where required: RGBA or HSLA color.
Copy your color code.
Convert your colors to HEX, RGB/RGBA, HSL/HSLA, HSV/HSB and CMYK. Click on Copy for any of the values, to use them in your project.
- Features
Why use our Color Picker Tool
Multiple color formats
See selected color in HEX, RGB, RGBA, HSL, HSLA, HSV, HSB and CMYK format from one easy to use interface.
Visual color selection
Quickly select a colour, brightness and saturation without entering elaborate colour values using the interactive colour area.
Hue adjustment
Adjust the specific color family with the Hue slider, ranging from reds and oranges, to blues and purples and more.
Alpha transparency
Use the Alpha slider to manipulate color transparency and to produce the appropriate values for RGBA and HSLA use.
One-click copying
Instantly copy HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV or CMYK values with the Copy buttons next to each color format.
Random color generator
Need some inspiration or experimenting with colors? просто click to generate a random color.
- Use cases
Popular uses for an Online Color Picker
Web design
Use the right colors for website backgrounds, buttons, borders, text, icons and more.
CSS development
Simply copy the HEX, RGB, RGBA, HSL or HSLA values directly into your CSS code and design stylesheets!
Graphic design
Choose and manipulate colours in logos, illustrations, banners, social media graphics and digital artwork.
UI/UX design
Use uniform colors for buttons, cards, navigation items, forms/prompts, alerts, etc.
Branding
Determine exact colours for brand colours, marketing, websites and promotional designs.
Photoshop & design software
When editing pictures and creating graphics, use copies of HEX, RGB, HSL, or CMYK values.
Digital marketing
Design branding for ads, landing pages, promotional emails, social media graphics and more.
Developer projects
Work with colors in various formats, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, design systems and web applications.
- Technical
How our Color Picker works
A color picker tool is a visual tool, which allows you to pick a colour and obtain numbers representing the colour. You can select a colour visually and automatically see their equivalents in a number of popular colour formats, rather than having to work them out by hand.
Selected color will be shown in HEX, RGB/RGBA, HSL/HSLA, HSV/HSB and CMYK formats in our tool. The Hue and Alpha controls also can be used to fine-tune the selected color and alpha transparency.
The colour preview changes in real time as you adjust the colour; you can check out the colour you have selected before copying the colour code.
Each design and development environment has its own color system. We have some popular formats all in one place with our colour picker online tool.
What is HEX?
HEX or hexadecimal color notation is the way that colors are expressed using a six-digit code made up of numbers and letters. For instance, #2563EB is a particular shade of blue.
In HTML and CSS, HEX is the most common way of creating website colours.
What is RGB?
RGB is an abbreviation of Red, Green and Blue. It is a color with three values – 0 to 255.
For example:
rgb(37, 99, 235)
RGB is primarily used in web design, software applications, graphics, and electronic signage.
What is RGBA?
RGBA is an extension of RGB with the addition of an Alpha value, which specifies transparency.
For example:
rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5)
Useful if you need a colour with transparency.
What is HSL?
HSL is an acronym for Hue, Saturation, and Lightness. It explains colors by shades, tints and tones.
HSL can be helpful in modifying and comprehending color variations when creating web pages and interfaces.
What is HSLA?
HSLA is an extension of the HSL format, in which both the color and transparency of a color can be specified.
What is HSV/HSB?
HSV refers to Hue, Saturation and Value whereas HSB refers to Hue, Saturation and Brightness. These models are applicable in graphic design and digital colour selection.
What is CMYK?
The CMYK colours refer to Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key (black). It is used mainly for professional printing and design using printing.
- HEX color code support
- Adjustable Hue and Alpha
- RGB and RGBA values
- HSL and HSLA values
- HSV and HSB values
- CMYK color values
- Random color generation
- One-click copy buttons
- Recent color history
- Reset color option
- Color formats
- Understanding Color Formats
- Comparision
HEX vs RGB vs HSL vs HSV vs CMYK
| Feature | HEX | RGB/RGBA | HSL/HSLA | HSV/HSB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Use | Web design | Digital displays | Web & design | Color selection | Printing |
| Values | Hexadecimal | Red, Green, Blue | Hue, Saturation, Lightness | Hue, Saturation, Value | Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black |
| Transparency | Limited | Supported with Alpha | Supported with Alpha | Not typically included | Not typically included |
| CSS Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | No standard CSS color function |
| Best For | Websites | Screens & apps | Web & UI design | Graphics & color selection | Print materials |
- Troubleshooting
Common Color Picker Problems & Fixes
Color code is different in color
Colors may appear differently in various displays, color profiles and applications. If the appearance is important, verify the color format and display.
The HEX and RGB values are different
Hex and RGB can be different ways of notating the same color. Do not input converted values, use those given by the tool instead.
Need a transparent color
Move the slider, set the transparency values and copy the resulting RGBA or HSLA value.
Looking for a particular shade of color?
Fine-tune the hue by using the colour selection area and Hue slider so that it matches the colour that you want.
Looking for a color for CSS?
Click on the appropriate form of the color code (HEX, RGB, RGBA, HSL, HSLA) and copy it, then paste it directly into your CSS.
Lost a previously selected color
Review the Recent colors section to easily recall colors you previously chose.
- Benefits
Why use an Online Color Picker?
An online color picker tool is helpful for designers, developers, students, marketers and others no matter what their level of experience is.
Our color picker tool combines a visual selection with color formats into a single easy to use interface. You can change Hue and Alpha, see a preview of your chosen colour, copy some colour values, choose random colours, and go to recently selected colours.
It can be used directly in your browser and it's easy to use for quick color selection for your desktop, laptop, tablet, and other modern devices.
- Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a color picker?
What is an online color picker?
Does this color picker come for free?
What colors does this tool work with?
Can I use this color picker in HTML / CSS?
May I choose a clear color?
What is the difference between the two tone mapping methods RM and RMIN?
Am I able to make random colors?
Is it possible to copy the color codes from the tool?
Can I save my favourite colors on the color picker?
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