Color Picker

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Color Picker

HEX: #ff7f50

RGB: 255, 127, 80

 

The Color Picker helps you quickly discover the exact color values you need for your
designs, websites, and graphics. Move the selector, paste a color code, or choose a
shade you like and the tool immediately shows both the HEX and
RGB values. It’s a simple way to keep all of your colors consistent
across different projects and platforms.

What is a Color Picker?

A color picker is a small utility that lets you select any shade and see its numeric
representation. Web designers usually work with HEX codes (for example
#e6d40a), while graphic designers and developers often use RGB values
like 230, 212, 10. This tool converts your selection into both formats,
so you can copy whichever one you need with a single click.

How to Use the Color Picker

  1. Open the color field and click on the color preview area.
  2. Choose a shade by dragging the cursor inside the color panel or
    by adjusting the hue bar.
  3. Fine-tune the color until it looks exactly right for your design.
  4. Copy the HEX code (for websites and CSS) or
    copy the RGB value (for design software, graphics, and apps).
  5. Paste the value directly into your editor, stylesheet, or
    graphics program.

Why This Color Picker is Useful

  • Perfect color consistency – Use the same exact shade in logos,
    buttons, backgrounds, and images.
  • HEX and RGB at the same time – No need for manual conversion or
    separate tools.
  • Fast workflow – Pick, copy, and paste your color in just a few
    seconds.
  • Great for teams – Share color codes with developers, designers,
    and marketers so everyone works with the same palette.
  • Supports branding – Keep your brand colors accurate across
    websites, ads, social media graphics, and print files.

Typical Use Cases

The Color Picker fits into many everyday tasks:

  • Web design: choose colors for buttons, headers, links, and
    backgrounds.
  • UI and app design: define consistent color tokens for your design
    system.
  • Logo and brand work: store and reuse brand colors in different
    formats.
  • Social media graphics: match colors between images, overlays, and
    text elements.
  • Print and digital campaigns: keep online and offline designs
    visually aligned.

Understanding HEX and RGB

Both HEX and RGB describe the same color, but in slightly different ways:

  • HEX (Hexadecimal): a six-digit code that starts with a hash
    symbol, such as #e6d40a. It is widely used in HTML and CSS to define
    colors on websites.
  • RGB (Red, Green, Blue): three numbers that show how much red,
    green, and blue a color contains. For example, 230, 212, 10 means a
    strong yellow tone with high red and green values and a small amount of blue.

You can switch between these formats at any time. The tool keeps them synchronized,
so changing the color instantly updates both codes.

Tips for Working With Colors

  • Keep a color palette: save the HEX codes of your main brand
    colors and reuse them instead of guessing by eye.
  • Check contrast: when picking text and background colors, make
    sure there is enough contrast for good readability.
  • Use subtle variations: lighter and darker versions of the same
    base color can be used for hover states, borders, and shadows.
  • Test on different screens: colors may look slightly different on
    phones, laptops, and monitors, so it’s helpful to preview your design on more
    than one device.

FAQ – Color Picker

Can I paste an existing HEX or RGB value?

Yes. You can paste a HEX code into the input field or adjust the color controls to
match an RGB value. The tool will instantly update the preview and show the matching
values in both formats.

Is this Color Picker only for web developers?

Not at all. It is useful for anyone who works with color: graphic designers, UI/UX
designers, content creators, marketers, or anyone preparing visuals for social
media and presentations.

Why do my colors look different on another device?

Displays use different calibration and color profiles, so a shade can appear slightly
warmer or cooler from one screen to another. The HEX and RGB values stay the same,
but the hardware can change how they are rendered.

Can I use the HEX codes directly in CSS?

Yes. Just copy the HEX value and paste it into your stylesheet, for example:
color: #e6d40a; or background-color: #e6d40a;. The browser
will display the exact color selected in the picker.

What is the best way to organize my colors?

Many people like to keep a small style guide with primary, secondary, and accent
colors. You can use this tool to define each shade, then store the HEX and RGB
values in a document or design system so your entire team can access them.

Use the Color Picker whenever you need accurate, reusable color codes. It keeps
your projects visually consistent and saves you time hunting for the perfect shade.

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