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Color Picker

Pick colors and convert between HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV and CMYK formats.

Selected Color
#E91E63
rgb(233, 30, 99)
hsl(340, 82%, 52%)
hsv(340, 87%, 91%)
cmyk(0%, 87%, 58%, 9%)

🌈 Color Harmony

Complementary
Analogous

🎚️ Shades & Tints

♿ WCAG Contrast

Text Sample
On Black
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Text Sample
On White
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💻 CSS Output

color: #E91E63;

About Our Color Picker

Colors are the most powerful element in design. The right shade can make a button inviting, a logo memorable, or a website feel trustworthy. But finding the exact color you want — and translating it into the right format for your project — is often more complicated than it should be.

Our color picker solves this. Pick any color, and instantly see its value in every common format: HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK. Copy the code with one click. Explore complementary and analogous colors for your design. Check WCAG contrast ratios. Everything happens in your browser, instantly.

How to Use the Color Picker

This tool is designed to be intuitive. Here is how to make the most of it:

  1. Pick a color using the large color box or type a HEX code directly into the input field.
  2. Adjust with sliders — use the RGB or HSL sliders to fine-tune each channel and see the live preview.
  3. Copy any format — click the 📋 button next to any format to copy it to your clipboard.
  4. Explore variations — check the Color Harmony section for complementary and analogous colors, or browse the shades row for tints and shadows of your color.
  5. Verify accessibility — the WCAG contrast section shows how readable your color is against black and white text.

Why Use Our Color Picker

  • All formats in one place. No need to open multiple tools — every color format you need is right here, updated live as you adjust.
  • Copy with one click. Each format has its own copy button, so you can paste the exact code you need into your CSS, JavaScript, or design tool.
  • Color harmony built in. Discover complementary, analogous, and shade variations of any color without opening a separate palette tool.
  • Accessibility checks. WCAG contrast ratios are shown for text on both black and white backgrounds — essential for building inclusive designs.
  • 100% private. All calculations run in your browser. No color data is ever sent to a server.

Understanding Color Formats

Different color formats serve different purposes. HEX (like #E91E63) is the most common format in web design — a compact six-digit code. RGB (like rgb(233, 30, 99)) describes the red, green, and blue light values that combine to form the color on screen. HSL (hue, saturation, lightness) is more intuitive — it lets you think in terms of "how red" and "how bright" rather than raw channel values.

HSV is similar to HSL but with a slightly different model; it is used in color pickers where you see a hue wheel. CMYK is used for printing — it describes the amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink that mix together to produce the color on paper.

Common Uses for a Color Picker

  • Designing websites, apps, and user interfaces
  • Creating brand palettes and marketing materials
  • Matching colors from an image or screenshot
  • Preparing print designs that need CMYK values
  • Checking contrast for accessibility
  • Generating color palettes for illustrations or 3D art

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a HEX color code?

HEX is a six-digit code that represents a color using hexadecimal values for red, green, and blue. For example, #FF0000 is pure red. It is the most common color format used in HTML and CSS.

What is the difference between RGB and HSL?

RGB describes a color by the intensity of red, green, and blue light. HSL describes a color by its hue (angle on the color wheel), saturation (intensity), and lightness. HSL is often more intuitive for adjusting colors.

What is a complementary color?

A complementary color is the opposite of a given color on the color wheel. If your main color is red, its complementary is cyan. Complementary pairs create strong contrast and are used in design to draw attention.

What does CMYK mean?

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). It is used in printing, where inks are mixed instead of light. Unlike RGB, CMYK is a subtractive color model.

How do I copy a color code?

Each color format (HEX, RGB, HSL, etc.) has a copy button next to it. Click it to instantly copy the value to your clipboard, ready to paste into your CSS, design tool, or anywhere else.

What is WCAG contrast ratio?

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) defines contrast ratios to ensure text is readable. A ratio of 4.5:1 or higher is recommended for normal text. Our tool shows you the contrast between your color and black/white.

Does this tool work offline?

Yes. All color calculations happen directly in your browser. Once the page is loaded, you can disconnect from the internet and the tool will continue to work perfectly.

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