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Color Picker Tool

Pick a colour and copy it in twelve formats — nothing uploaded.

  • Runs on your device
  • Twelve formats at once
  • Contrast + colour-blindness check

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CSS, SCSS, SASS, LESS, JSON, SVG or TXT — up to 10.0 MB

#FF4D4D

Nearest colour name: tomato (Same family, distance 6.4)

  • HEX#FF4D4D
  • RGBrgb(255 77 77)
  • HSLhsl(0 100% 65.1%)
  • HWBhwb(0 30.2% 0%)
  • HSVhsv(0 69.8% 100%)Not CSS
  • CMYKcmyk(0% 69.8% 69.8% 0%)Not CSS
  • LABlab(59.906 67.771 41.299)
  • LCHlch(59.906 79.363 31.36)
  • OKLABoklab(0.673 0.19441 0.09082)
  • OKLCHoklch(0.673 0.21457 25.04)
  • Display P3color(display-p3 0.9239 0.3574 0.3319)
  • XYZ D65color(xyz-d65 0.45232 0.27107 0.09872)

Contrast

On white3.27:1
Aa
  • AA normalFail
  • AA largePass
  • AAA normalFail
  • AAA largeFail
On black6.42:1
Aa
  • AA normalPass
  • AA largePass
  • AAA normalFail
  • AAA largePass
On your colour3.27:1
  • AA normalFail
  • AA largePass
  • AAA normalFail
  • AAA largeFail

Nearest passing shade — #E22D35 clears 4.51:1 against your comparison colour.

Colour vision

How this colour appears to people with each kind of colour-vision deficiency.

  • Typical vision
  • Protanopia
  • Deuteranopia
  • Tritanopia
  • No colour vision
What are you converting?
Colour value

Any CSS colour syntax, plus cmyk() and hsv().

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Values you type here stay put, even when the colour has no hue to show them on.

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How to pick and copy a colour

  1. Select a color

    Use the picker or sliders to choose a color. The preview updates in real time.

  2. View all formats

    RGB, HEX, HSL, and CMYK values are shown. Adjust any field to see others update.

  3. Copy values

    Click Copy next to any format to paste the value into your project or design tool.

Why Use a Color Picker?

Using a color picker enables you to select colors visually, convert between formats, preview colors in real-time, and access color information for design and development projects.

Benefits of Color Picking

  • Visual Selection: Pick colors visually with interactive interface
  • Format Conversion: Convert between RGB, HEX, HSL, and CMYK
  • Real-time Preview: See color changes instantly
  • Color Information: Access detailed color information
  • Design Tools: Use colors in design and development projects

How Color Picking Works

Our color picker uses advanced color selection algorithms to provide accurate color picking and conversion. It supports multiple color formats and provides real-time preview.

Color Picker Features

  • Interactive Selection: Pick colors with visual interface
  • Multiple Formats: Support for RGB, HEX, HSL, and CMYK
  • Real-time Conversion: Instant conversion between formats
  • Color Preview: Visual preview of selected colors
  • Copy Functionality: Easy copying of color values

Picking a colour and keeping it

A picker is only useful if the colour you land on can leave the page in the shape the next tool expects. That is what this one is built around.

  • Every format at once — One pick produces HEX, RGB, HSL, HWB, HSV, CMYK, LAB, LCH, OKLAB, OKLCH, Display P3 and XYZ, plus the nearest CSS colour name and how close it really is.
  • Type a value instead — The picker and the text box are two ways into the same colour. Paste anything CSS understands and the swatch follows it.
  • Recent colours are remembered — The last twelve colours you settle on stay in the rail, on this device only, so comparing two candidates does not mean retyping either.
  • Check it before you use it — Contrast against white, black or any colour you choose, and a simulation of how it looks to someone with each kind of colour-vision deficiency.

When to Use a Color Picker

Use a color picker when you need to select colors visually, convert between formats, preview colors, or access color information for projects.

Ideal Use Cases

  • Web Development: Pick colors for websites and applications
  • Design Projects: Select colors for design work
  • Color Research: Research and explore color options
  • Format Conversion: Convert colors between different formats
  • Color Matching: Match colors from images or designs

Color Picker Facts

Understanding these facts helps you make better use of color picker tools.

Key Statistics

  • Color pickers support millions of color combinations
  • Multiple color formats provide flexibility for different uses
  • Real-time conversion ensures accurate color representation
  • Interactive selection makes color picking intuitive
  • Color preview helps visualize color choices

Best Practices

Follow these guidelines to achieve the best results when using a color picker.

Quality Considerations

  • Use high-quality displays for accurate color selection
  • Consider color space and gamut limitations
  • Test colors in your target application
  • Verify color values for accuracy
  • Consider accessibility when selecting colors

When Not to Use

  • Avoid using on low-quality displays for critical color work
  • Don't rely solely on screen colors for print projects
  • If precise color matching is required, use professional tools
  • Don't use for applications requiring specific color profiles

Limitations and compatibility

Display calibration and browser differences can affect perceived color; verify in your target medium when accuracy matters.

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Frequently asked questions

How does the color picker work?

Drag the picker or move the sliders to choose a color, and the preview updates in real time. As you select, the tool instantly calculates the matching RGB, HEX, HSL, and CMYK values, and editing any field recalculates the others so every format always describes the same color.

Which color formats does it show?

For each color you pick, the tool displays four formats side by side: RGB and HEX for screens and CSS, HSL for intuitive hue and lightness tweaks, and CMYK as a guide for print. All four stay in sync and update the moment you change the selected color.

Can I use the picked colors in CSS?

Yes. Each format has its own copy button, so you can grab the HEX code or the rgb() string and paste it straight into CSS or HTML. HSL is ready for the CSS hsl() function as well, and the CMYK values give print and branding teams the numbers they need.

Does the color picker work on mobile?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet, and phone, with touch-friendly controls so you can drag the picker and sliders using your finger. The layout adapts to smaller screens, and copying values works the same way as on desktop.

Is the color picker free, and does it work offline?

Yes. The picker is completely free with no watermarks or usage limits. Because all conversion is on-device, it keeps working without an internet connection once the page has loaded, making it handy for quick color matching anywhere.

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