Color Picker

Extract colors from images or create beautiful color palettes.

Color Selection
Recommended size: 100x100px (will be resized automatically)
Color Information
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How to Use the Color Picker

Discover, select, and convert colors with precision — all processing happens locally in your browser for complete privacy and instant feedback.

1

Choose Your Color

Use the interactive color wheel, enter a hex code, or adjust RGB sliders to select any color imaginable. The live preview updates in real-time.

2

View Multiple Formats

See your color instantly converted to HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK, and more. Perfect for designers, developers, and anyone working with color systems.

3

Explore Color Variations

Generate complementary, analogous, triadic, and monochromatic color schemes. Find perfect color harmonies for your next project.

4

Copy & Use Instantly

One-click copy any color format to your clipboard. Use it directly in CSS, design software, or share it with your team.

🔒 100% Private & Client-Side

All color processing is done locally in your browser. No data is sent to servers, no cookies are stored, and no tracking occurs. Your color choices remain completely private.

Professional Color Selection Features

Live Color Preview

See your selected color in real-time with a dynamic preview area. The color updates instantly as you adjust any control.

Multiple Color Models

Adjust colors using HEX, RGB, HSL, or HSV sliders. Switch between models seamlessly to work in your preferred color space.

Color Harmonies Generator

Instantly generate complementary, split-complementary, triadic, tetradic, and analogous color schemes with one click.

Color History

Keep track of your recently selected colors with a built-in history feature. Easily revisit and reuse colors from your current session.

Accessibility & Contrast Checker

Check the contrast ratio between your selected color and white or black backgrounds. Ensure your color choices meet WCAG accessibility standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 What color formats does the tool support?
Our color picker supports HEX, RGB (0-255 and percentage), RGBA, HSL, HSLA, HSV, and CMYK formats. You can also input colors using CSS color names like "tomato" or "skyblue".
2 How accurate are the color harmonies generated?
Our harmony algorithms use mathematical color theory based on the HSL color wheel. Complementary colors are exactly 180° apart, triadic colors are 120° apart, and analogous colors are 30° apart. You get accurate, professional color schemes every time.
3 Can I use this tool for web design accessibility?
Absolutely! The built-in contrast checker helps you verify that your color combinations meet WCAG 2.1 standards for both AA and AAA compliance. It's an essential tool for creating inclusive and accessible designs.
4 Does the tool remember my previously selected colors?
Yes! Your color history is maintained during your current session. However, we don't store any data persistently to respect your privacy. Once you close the tab, your color history is cleared.
5 Is this tool suitable for print design workflows?
Yes! The CMYK conversion feature makes it ideal for print design. You can easily switch between RGB (for screens) and CMYK (for print) to ensure color consistency across both mediums. The tool also provides Pantone-like color matching suggestions.