Need the exact HEX code for that gorgeous blue you just saw? Want to extract colors from an image? Our free Color Picker gives you instant access to HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK codes—so you can spend less time hunting for colors and more time creating.
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Let's be honest—finding the perfect color shouldn't feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.
You're building a website, designing a logo, or putting together a presentation, and you need that exact shade of coral. Not salmon. Not peach. That specific, perfect coral that makes everything click.
That's where most people waste 20 minutes clicking around color wheels, typing random HEX codes, and squinting at subtle differences that all look the same.
Here's the thing: Color picking doesn't have to be complicated.
Our Color Picker tool does the heavy lifting for you. Click anywhere on the color spectrum, upload an image to extract its colors, or paste a color code to see all its format variations instantly. No math, no guessing, no frustration.
Whether you're a professional designer juggling client projects, a developer implementing brand guidelines, or someone who just wants their PowerPoint to look halfway decent—this tool speaks your language.
And the best part? You don't need a design degree to use it. Just point, click, and copy.
Multiple Color Format Support
Interactive Color Selection
Extract Colors from Images
One-Click Copy
Color Palette Generator
Color History
Accessibility Checker
Step 1: Choose Your Method
Select colors using our visual picker, upload an image to extract colors from, or paste an existing color code to convert between formats. Whatever works best for your workflow.
Step 2: Fine-Tune Your Selection
Adjust brightness, saturation, and opacity until you nail the exact shade you're after. See real-time previews so you know exactly what you're getting.
Step 3: Copy & Use
Click to copy HEX, RGB, HSL, or CMYK codes instantly. Paste directly into your CSS, design software, or wherever you need it. Done.
Pro Tip: Bookmark colors you use frequently. Next time you need your brand's primary color, it's right there waiting—no hunting through style guides or old files.
Web Designers & Developers
Match brand colors perfectly across websites. Extract colors from client logos or reference images. Ensure consistent styling throughout your CSS. No more "Is this the right blue?" moments during client reviews.
Graphic Designers
Pull color palettes from inspiration images. Convert RGB to CMYK for print projects. Create cohesive brand identity packages with harmonious color schemes. Speed up your workflow by 10x.
UI/UX Designers
Test color accessibility for better user experiences. Build color systems for design libraries. Ensure proper contrast ratios meet WCAG standards. Create inclusive designs that work for everyone.
Digital Marketers
Match brand guidelines exactly in ads and graphics. Extract competitor colors for market research. Create eye-catching social media posts with proven color combinations. Make every pixel count.
Content Creators
Design better YouTube thumbnails with attention-grabbing colors. Create cohesive Instagram feeds with consistent color palettes. Make presentations that don't hurt people's eyes.
Students & Educators
Learn color theory with hands-on experimentation. Complete design assignments with professional tools. Understand how colors work together without expensive software.
Small Business Owners
Create professional-looking marketing materials without hiring a designer. Maintain brand consistency across DIY projects. Make your business look polished on a budget.
HEX Codes (#FF5733)
The internet's favorite format. Six characters representing red, green, and blue values in hexadecimal. Web developers love it because it's compact and works everywhere. That's why you see it in CSS, HTML, and design tools.
RGB (Red, Green, Blue)
Three numbers from 0-255 representing how much red, green, and blue light to mix. Think of your screen as mixing colored lights—rgb(255, 0, 0) is pure red. This format is intuitive and works great in modern CSS.
HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness)
The designer's secret weapon. Instead of mixing light, you choose a base color (hue), how vivid it is (saturation), and how bright (lightness). Want a darker version of the same color? Just adjust lightness. Way easier than RGB math.
CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black)
The printing world's standard. While screens use light (RGB), printers use ink. CMYK tells the printer how much of each ink to use. If you're designing something that'll be printed—business cards, brochures, posters—you need CMYK.
Why we show all formats: Different tools need different codes. Photoshop might want RGB, your CSS needs HEX, and your printer wants CMYK. Instead of converting manually (and probably getting it wrong), we do it automatically.
The 60-30-10 Rule
Professional designers swear by this: 60% dominant color, 30% secondary color, 10% accent color. Use our palette generator to find combinations that follow this rule automatically.
Contrast is King
Beautiful colors mean nothing if people can't read your text. Use our accessibility checker to ensure at least a 4.5:1 contrast ratio for body text and 3:1 for large headings. Your users (and their eyes) will thank you.
Steal Like an Artist
Found a website with incredible colors? Take a screenshot, upload it to our color picker, and extract the exact palette. Learning from successful designs is smart, not cheating.
Brand Consistency Matters
Save your brand colors in your history or bookmark them. Using slightly different blues across different projects makes you look unprofessional. Consistency builds recognition.
Test on Different Screens
Colors look different on various devices. That gorgeous purple on your MacBook might look muddy on cheaper monitors. Check your colors on multiple screens before finalizing.
Consider Color Psychology
Blue builds trust (banks love it). Red creates urgency (sales and clearances). Green suggests growth and health. Orange feels friendly and energetic. Choose colors that support your message.
Don't Forget Accessibility
About 8% of men and 0.5% of women have some form of color blindness. Red-green combinations are particularly problematic. Test your color choices to ensure everyone can use your design.
Your Images Stay Private
When you upload images to extract colors, they're processed locally in your browser. Nothing gets uploaded to our servers or stored anywhere. Your design work, client materials, and personal photos remain completely private.
Lightning-Fast Performance
Our color picker responds instantly to every click and adjustment. No lag, no waiting, no spinning wheels. Because when you're in the creative zone, every second counts.
Works Offline (Mostly)
After the initial page load, most features work without an internet connection. Picked a color during your flight? No problem. The tool runs in your browser, not on our servers.
No Installation Needed
Works in any modern browser—Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and more. Desktop, tablet, or phone. No apps to download, no software to install, no updates to manage.
Actually Free (No Catches)
Not a trial. Not a freemium trap. Completely free forever. No credit card, no email, no "upgrade to unlock features" nonsense. We believe great tools should be accessible to everyone.
Built by Designers, for Designers
We've felt your frustration with clunky color tools. That's why we built this—clean interface, intuitive controls, and every feature you actually need without the bloat you don't.
Copy Codes Instantly
One click copies any color format to your clipboard. No highlighting, no right-clicking, no fiddling. Click and paste. That's it.
Multiple Color Formats Simultaneously
See HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK all at once. No converting between formats manually or switching tabs. Everything you need in one place.
Mobile-Friendly Design
Pick colors on your phone while you're out and inspiration strikes. Responsive interface works beautifully on any screen size.
Regular Updates
We actively improve the tool based on user feedback. Got a feature request? We're listening.
No Learning Curve
If you can click a mouse, you can use this tool. Designed for simplicity without sacrificing power.
Red - Energy, passion, urgency, excitement (use for CTAs and sales)
Blue - Trust, calm, professionalism, stability (corporate and healthcare)
Green - Growth, health, nature, money (eco-brands and finance)
Yellow - Optimism, warmth, attention, cheerfulness (youthful brands)
Orange - Friendly, confident, creative, fun (call-to-action buttons)
Purple - Luxury, creativity, wisdom, spirituality (premium brands)
Black - Sophistication, elegance, power, modern (luxury and tech)
White - Clean, simple, pure, minimal (healthcare and tech)
Gray - Neutral, balanced, professional, calm (backgrounds and corporate)
Stop wasting time with complicated color tools. Get the exact color codes you need in seconds—whether you're building a website, designing a logo, or just trying to make your presentation look professional.
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What's the difference between a color picker and a color palette generator?
A color picker helps you select and identify individual colors, giving you the specific codes you need. A palette generator takes one color and suggests others that work well with it, creating complete color schemes. Our tool does both!
Can I extract colors from any image?
Yes! Upload JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or most other image formats. Click anywhere on the image to grab that exact color, or use our automatic extraction to pull out the dominant colors. Perfect for matching colors from photos, screenshots, or design inspiration.
Why do my colors look different when printed?
Screens use RGB (light-based colors) while printers use CMYK (ink-based colors). Some bright RGB colors can't be reproduced with ink, so they look duller when printed. Always convert to CMYK and check a print proof for important projects.
What does the alpha/opacity slider do?
Alpha controls transparency. 100% is fully opaque (solid color), 0% is completely transparent (invisible). This is super useful for overlays, shadows, and layered designs. The color code format changes to include alpha—like rgba(255, 87, 51, 0.5) for 50% transparent.
How do I create a professional color palette?
Start with one color that matches your vibe. Use our palette generator to find complementary colors (opposites on the color wheel), analogous colors (neighbors), or triadic combinations (evenly spaced). Most professional designs stick to 3-5 colors max.
What's a good contrast ratio for accessibility?
WCAG standards recommend at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text (18pt+) or bold text (14pt+ bold). Our accessibility checker tells you instantly if your color combo passes. Aim higher than minimum for better readability.
Can I save my favorite colors?
Your recently used colors are automatically saved in your history. For frequently used brand colors, bookmark this page after selecting them, or save the codes in a document. We're also working on a user account system for saving custom palettes!
Why won't my HEX code work in Photoshop?
Photoshop uses RGB values, not HEX codes. Just copy the RGB values from our tool instead—we show them right next to the HEX code. Or use the eyedropper tool in Photoshop to pick the color directly from our preview.
What's the best color format for web design?
HEX codes are most common and widely supported. Modern CSS also works great with RGB and HSL. Use HSL when you need to adjust colors programmatically (like creating hover effects). RGBA and HSLA let you add transparency.