Color Picker

Pick any color and instantly get its HEX, RGB, and HSL codes. This free online Color Picker is useful for designers, developers, and anyone working with digital colors.

Choose a color
Enter HEX code
Color variations

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What is an online color picker?

An online Color Picker lets you select a color and instantly view its HEX, RGB, and HSL values. It can be useful for web design, graphic design, branding, digital art, and other projects where you need an exact color value.

You can choose a color using your browser's native color picker or enter a HEX code directly. The tool then displays the equivalent color values and a selection of lighter and darker variations.

How to use this free Color Picker

  1. Click the color field and choose a color.
  2. Alternatively, enter a 6-digit HEX code in the input field.
  3. Click Apply if you entered a HEX code manually.
  4. Review the HEX, RGB, and HSL values shown below the color preview.
  5. Click any color code to copy it to your clipboard.
  6. Select one of the color variations to use that shade as the new active color.

Understanding HEX, RGB, and HSL

HEX represents a color using a six-digit hexadecimal value, such as #1A6EFF. It is widely used in HTML and CSS.

RGB represents a color using red, green, and blue values. Each value normally ranges from 0 to 255. For example, rgb(26, 110, 255) represents the same color as #1A6EFF.

HSL represents a color using hue, saturation, and lightness. Hue is measured from 0 to 360 degrees, while saturation and lightness are expressed as percentages.

What are the color variations?

The color variations below the main color codes provide lighter and darker versions of the selected color. They can be useful when creating color palettes, backgrounds, buttons, borders, and other interface elements.

Click any variation to make it the active color. The HEX, RGB, and HSL values will update automatically.

Why accurate color codes matter

Using the exact color value helps keep a website, brand, or digital project visually consistent. A specific HEX, RGB, or HSL value can be reused across design tools, CSS, graphics software, and other digital environments.

Keeping color values consistent is especially useful when working with brand colors, interface elements, illustrations, and design systems.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between HEX and RGB?

HEX and RGB can represent the same color using different formats. HEX uses hexadecimal values, while RGB uses separate numerical values for red, green, and blue. For example, #1A6EFF and rgb(26, 110, 255) represent the same color.

Can I enter a color name such as red or blue?

No. The direct input accepts 6-digit HEX color codes. If you know the HEX value for a named color, you can enter that value instead. You can also use the browser's native color picker to select a color visually.

Can I copy the color codes?

Yes. Click the HEX, RGB, or HSL result to copy that value to your clipboard.

Does the Color Picker support transparency?

No. The tool currently works with fully opaque colors and provides HEX, RGB, and HSL values without alpha or transparency information.

Does this Color Picker store my data?

No. The color selection and conversions are performed directly in your browser. The tool does not need to send the color values to a server.

For more information about CSS color values, see MDN Web Docs .

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