Color Picker & Converters

Pick colors and convert between HEX, RGB, HSL, and HSV formats. Visual color picker for designers and developers.

Color Picker

HEX

#6366F1

RGB

rgb(99, 102, 241)

HSL

hsl(239, 84%, 67%)

Color Shades

Quick Color Presets

What It Does

A Color Picker & Converters tool is an essential utility for designers, developers, and digital artists working with colors. It provides a visual color picker interface that allows you to select any color and instantly see it converted between multiple color formats including HEX, RGB, HSL, and HSV. The tool displays real-time color previews, shows color shades and variations, and provides CSS-ready color codes that can be directly copied and used in your projects. Whether you're designing websites, creating graphics, or developing applications, this tool eliminates the need to manually convert between color formats and ensures color accuracy across different systems and applications.

Key Features:

  • Visual color picker with intuitive interface for selecting any color
  • Instant conversion between HEX, RGB, HSL, and HSV color formats
  • Real-time color preview with live updates as you adjust values
  • Color shades generator showing variations of selected color
  • Quick color presets for common colors (red, blue, green, etc.)
  • One-click copy for any color format (HEX, RGB, HSL)
  • CSS-ready color codes for direct use in stylesheets
  • Support for both manual color entry and visual selection

How To Use

Using the Color Picker is straightforward. You can either visually select a color or enter a specific color code, and the tool will instantly show you all format conversions.

1

Select a Color

Use the visual color picker to select any color you like by clicking on the color wheel or spectrum. Alternatively, you can enter a specific color code in HEX, RGB, or HSL format in the input field.

2

View Color Preview

See the color preview displayed prominently, showing exactly how the selected color looks. The preview updates in real-time as you adjust the color.

3

See All Format Conversions

Instantly see the color converted to all formats: HEX (e.g., #6366f1), RGB (e.g., rgb(99, 102, 241)), and HSL (e.g., hsl(239, 84%, 67%)). All conversions happen automatically.

4

Copy Color Code

Click the "Copy" button next to any color format to copy that specific color code to your clipboard. Use the format that works best for your project.

5

Use in Your Project

Paste the color code directly into your CSS, design software, or code. The color values are ready to use and compatible with all modern web standards.

Pro Tips

  • •HEX format (#RRGGBB) is most common for web development
  • •RGB format is useful for CSS rgba() with transparency
  • •HSL format makes it easier to adjust hue, saturation, and lightness
  • •Use color shades to find complementary or harmonious colors
  • •Quick presets are great for starting with common colors
  • •All processing happens locally - no data is sent to servers

Benefits

Design Efficiency: Quickly find and convert colors without leaving your workflow
Format Flexibility: Work with any color format your project requires
Accuracy: Eliminate manual conversion errors and ensure color consistency
Time Saving: Instant conversions save time over manual calculations
CSS Ready: Get color codes formatted exactly as needed for stylesheets
Visual Selection: Intuitive color picker makes color selection easy
Color Exploration: Discover color variations and shades for design inspiration
Developer Friendly: Perfect for developers who need precise color values

Use Cases

Web Development

Select colors for website themes, buttons, and UI elements. Convert between formats as needed for CSS, JavaScript, or design tools.

Pick a brand color visually, then copy the HEX code (#3b82f6) for use in your CSS variables

Graphic Design

Find exact color values for design projects. Convert colors between formats for different design software compatibility.

Select a color in the picker, get RGB values (255, 107, 107) for use in Photoshop or Illustrator

Brand Guidelines

Document brand colors in multiple formats for consistency across different platforms and applications.

Define brand primary color as HEX #6366f1, RGB rgb(99, 102, 241), and HSL hsl(239, 84%, 67%) for brand guidelines

CSS Development

Quickly find and copy color values for CSS properties, variables, and themes.

Pick a color, copy HSL format for CSS custom properties: --primary-color: hsl(239, 84%, 67%)

Color Matching

Match colors from images or other sources by entering their color codes and seeing all format equivalents.

Enter a HEX color from an image (#ff6b6b), see it converted to RGB and HSL for use in your project

Frequently Asked Questions

1 What is the difference between HEX, RGB, and HSL color formats?
HEX (hexadecimal) uses a 6-digit code like #RRGGBB to represent red, green, and blue values (e.g., #ff0000 for red). RGB uses three numbers from 0-255 for red, green, and blue (e.g., rgb(255, 0, 0) for red). HSL uses hue (0-360°), saturation (0-100%), and lightness (0-100%) to describe colors (e.g., hsl(0, 100%, 50%) for red). HEX is most common for web, RGB is intuitive for understanding color components, and HSL makes it easier to create color variations by adjusting hue, saturation, or lightness.
2 Can I use the color codes directly in CSS?
Yes! All color codes generated by the tool are CSS-ready and can be used directly in your stylesheets. HEX codes work with the # prefix (e.g., color: #6366f1), RGB works with rgb() or rgba() functions (e.g., background-color: rgb(99, 102, 241)), and HSL works with hsl() or hsla() functions (e.g., border-color: hsl(239, 84%, 67%)).
3 What is HSV format and when is it used?
HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) is similar to HSL but uses "Value" instead of "Lightness". HSV is commonly used in image editing software and color selection tools. The main difference is that in HSV, maximum value (100%) always produces white, while in HSL, maximum lightness (100%) produces white and 50% lightness produces the pure hue. Both formats are useful for different applications, and the converter supports both.
4 How accurate are the color conversions?
All color conversions use precise mathematical formulas to ensure 100% accuracy. The conversions between HEX, RGB, HSL, and HSV are exact and follow standard color space definitions. The visual color picker also provides accurate color selection, matching industry-standard color pickers used in professional design software.
5 Can I save or export color palettes?
While the Color Picker shows individual colors and their shades, you can copy any color code to save it. For creating and managing full color palettes, use the Palette Generator tool which is designed specifically for generating and exporting complete color schemes.
6 Do the color codes work in all browsers?
Yes, all color formats (HEX, RGB, HSL) are supported by all modern browsers. HEX has been supported since the earliest web browsers, RGB since CSS2, and HSL since CSS3. All formats are part of the CSS color specification and work consistently across all modern browsers and devices.

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