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Color Picker/Converter

Pick a color, convert between HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK. Generate palettes, check contrast, and copy color codes.

Select Color

Color Details & Palettes

Named Color

No standard CSS name found for the current color.

Generated Palette

Includes base, complementary, analogous, triadic, tints, and shades.

Tailwind CSS Palette (Approx.)

Suggests similar Tailwind shades.

Material Design Palette (Inspired)

Suggests Material Design inspired shades.

Accessibility Contrast Checker

Sample Text: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 7.95:1

WCAG AA (Normal Text): Pass (Needs 4.5:1)

WCAG AA (Large Text): Pass (Needs 3:1)

WCAG AAA (Normal Text): Pass (Needs 7:1)

WCAG AAA (Large Text): Pass (Needs 4.5:1)

Favorites

No favorite colors saved yet. Click "Save Current" to add one.

How to Use the Online Color Picker & Converter

Our Color Picker & Converter tool is designed to be intuitive and powerful, helping you find, convert, and manage colors with ease.

  1. Select Your Color: Use the large color swatch at the top to visually pick a color. Alternatively, you can directly type values into the HEX, RGB (e.g., 255, 99, 71), HSL (e.g., 9, 100, 64), or CMYK (e.g., 0, 61, 72, 0) input fields. The tool updates instantly.
  2. View Conversions: As you select a color, all corresponding values (HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK) are displayed. Click the copy icon next to any format to copy it to your clipboard.
  3. Explore Palettes: Discover various color palettes generated from your selection:
    • Named Color: If your color matches a standard CSS color name, it will be displayed. Click it to select.
    • Generated Palette: Includes complementary, analogous, triadic colors, plus tints and shades.
    • Tailwind CSS Palette: Approximate Tailwind CSS shades similar to your chosen color.
    • Material Design Palette (Inspired): A selection of Material Design-inspired shades.
    Click on any color swatch within these palettes to make it your main selected color and automatically copy its HEX code.
  4. Check Accessibility: Use the "Accessibility Contrast Checker" section. Input or pick foreground (e.g., text color) and background colors. The tool calculates the contrast ratio and shows WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) AA and AAA compliance levels for normal and large text. Use the "Swap Colors" button to quickly reverse foreground and background.
  5. Save Favorites: Found a color you love? Click the "Save Current" button in the "Favorites" section. Your saved colors will appear there for quick access. Click a favorite swatch to select it, or the small heart icon to remove it.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow with these keyboard shortcuts:

  • Ctrl + S: Save current color to favorites
  • Ctrl + D: Open main color picker input
  • Ctrl + C: Copy current HEX color code
  • Alt + 1: Focus main color picker input
  • Alt + 2: Focus HEX input field
  • Alt + 3: Focus RGB input fields
  • Alt + 4: Focus HSL input fields
  • Alt + 5: Focus CMYK input fields
  • Ctrl + K or Shift + ?: Show keyboard shortcuts dialog
  • Escape: Close dialogs (e.g., shortcuts dialog)

Mastering Colors: Your Ultimate Online Color Picker & Converter

Struggling to find the perfect hex code or convert RGB to HSL? Our Online Color Picker & Converter is your one-stop solution for all color-related tasks. Whether you're a web designer, developer, or digital artist, this versatile color tool streamlines your workflow, helping you choose, convert, and manage colors effortlessly.

Key Features & Benefits of Our Color Tool

  • Intuitive Color Selection: Visually pick colors using our interactive color wheel and sliders, or input values directly for precise control. Perfect for finding that exact HEX color code.
  • Comprehensive Color Conversions: Instantly convert between popular color models including HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK. Our RGB to HEX converter and HSL to RGB converter are fast and accurate.
  • Palette Generation: Explore harmonious color schemes with our built-in palette generators. Get complementary, analogous, triadic, Tailwind CSS, and Material Design inspired palettes from any base color. An excellent color palette generator for design inspiration.
  • Accessibility Checker: Ensure your color choices are WCAG compliant with our integrated contrast checker. Test foreground and background color combinations for readability, vital for accessible web design.
  • Favorites Storage: Save your most-used colors directly in your browser for quick access across sessions. No more hunting for that perfect shade!

How to Use Our Online Color Picker Effectively

  1. Pick or Input a Color: Use the main color selector or type your known color value (e.g., #3498db, rgb(52, 152, 219)) into the respective field. The online color picker will update all values.
  2. Copy Color Codes: Click the copy icon next to any format (HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK) to instantly copy the code to your clipboard. This makes using your chosen color code in other applications simple.
  3. Analyze Contrast: Navigate to the "Accessibility Contrast Checker," input your text and background colors, and review the WCAG compliance scores. Essential for any web color tool.
  4. Generate & Select Palettes: View the various generated palettes. Click any swatch in a palette to set it as your main color and copy its HEX code.
  5. Manage Favorites: Click "Save Current" to add a color to your favorites. Click a saved swatch to reuse it.

Real-World Examples for the Color Converter

Designers can use our color picker tool to quickly find a brand color and generate a matching palette. Developers can convert client-provided RGB values to HEX for web use. Hobbyists can explore color combinations for their next creative project. This free color converter is versatile for many needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I convert HEX to RGB using this tool?
Simply enter your HEX code (e.g., #FF5733) into the HEX input field. The Color Picker & Converter will automatically display the corresponding RGB values.
Is this online color picker free to use?
Yes, our Online Color Picker & Converter is completely free to use for all your color selection and conversion needs.
Can I find named CSS colors?
Yes, if your selected color matches a standard CSS named color (e.g., 'tomato'), our tool will display its name and HEX code in the "Named Color" section.

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