Color Picker & Converter
Pick colors and convert between HEX, RGB and HSL.
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How to use Color Picker & Converter
- 1Use the color picker to select a color
- 2View the color in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats
- 3Click any value to copy it to clipboard
- 4Use the values in your CSS or design tools
Pro tip: Great for extracting exact colors from designs or finding complementary color codes.
What is a Color Picker & Converter?
A color picker lets you visually select any color and instantly get its value in multiple formats: HEX (#FF5733), RGB (rgb(255, 87, 51)), and HSL (hsl(14, 100%, 60%)). It's an essential tool for web developers, designers, and anyone working with digital colors. Our free color picker runs in your browser with one-click copy for any format — perfect for CSS, design tools, or brand guidelines.
When to Use a Color Picker
- Converting HEX colors to RGB or HSL for CSS variables
- Finding the exact color code from a design mockup or screenshot
- Creating consistent color palettes for web or app projects
- Converting between color formats for different design tools
- Checking color contrast ratios for accessibility (WCAG compliance)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between HEX, RGB, and HSL?
HEX is a 6-digit hexadecimal representation (#RRGGBB). RGB specifies Red, Green, Blue values (0-255 each). HSL uses Hue (0-360°), Saturation (0-100%), and Lightness (0-100%). All represent the same colors in different formats — use whichever your project requires.
Which color format should I use in CSS?
HSL is often recommended for CSS because it's intuitive to adjust — you can easily make colors lighter/darker by changing lightness, or more/less vivid by changing saturation. HEX is the most compact. RGB is useful for programmatic color manipulation.
How do I ensure my colors are accessible?
WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Use tools like WebAIM's contrast checker with the color values from our picker to verify compliance.
Can I use this for print design?
HEX, RGB, and HSL are screen color formats (additive color). For print, you need CMYK (subtractive color). While our tool focuses on digital colors, you can use the values as a starting point and convert to CMYK in your design software.