Color Picker Tool

Select colors and instantly convert them to HEX, RGB, and HSL.

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Current Color
HEX Code
RGB Code
HSL Code
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How to Use This Color Picker

  1. Select a Color: Click on the large circular color swatch above. This will open your device's native color selection tool (system palette).
  2. Adjust Shade: Use the hue slider and saturation area in the popup to find your exact color.
  3. View Codes: Once selected, the tool automatically generates the corresponding HEX, RGB, and HSL codes.
  4. Copy: Click the "Copy" button next to any format to save the code to your clipboard for use in your CSS or design software.

Benefits of an Online Color Tool

Understanding Web Color Formats

In web design and development, color is one of the most critical aspects of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX). However, browsers and design tools interpret colors using different mathematical models. Our Color Picker Tool helps bridge the gap between these formats.

What is a HEX Code?

A HEX code (Hexadecimal) is the most common color format used in HTML and CSS. It starts with a hashtag (#) followed by six digits (e.g., #FF5733). The first two digits represent Red, the next two Green, and the last two Blue. It is compact and widely supported.

Understanding RGB

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue. This model defines colors by the intensity of these three primary light sources, ranging from 0 to 255. For example, rgb(255, 0, 0) represents pure red. This format is often used when transparency (RGBA) is needed.

What is HSL?

HSL stands for Hue, Saturation, and Lightness. Unlike computer-centric formats like HEX and RGB, HSL is more intuitive for humans.
* Hue: The degree on the color wheel (0 to 360).
* Saturation: The intensity of the color (0% to 100%).
* Lightness: How bright or dark the color is (0% is black, 100% is white).

Using the right format depends on your workflow. Designers often prefer HSL for tweaking shades, while developers typically stick to HEX for codebase consistency.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes, this tool is 100% free to use for personal and commercial projects. There are no limits on usage.

We currently support the three most popular web formats: HEX (Hexadecimal), RGB (Red Green Blue), and HSL (Hue Saturation Lightness).

Absolutely. The codes generated are standard CSS values. You can paste them directly into your stylesheet, e.g., background-color: #3b82f6;.

Yes, our tool is fully responsive. On mobile devices, clicking the color circle will open your phone's native color selection interface.

No, we prioritize your privacy. The tool runs entirely in your browser (client-side), and we do not store or track your color selections.

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