Pick colors and get hex, RGB, HSL color codes instantly.
A color code picker tool lets you select any color and instantly get its digital values in multiple formats - HEX, RGB, HSL, and more. Perfect for designers, developers, and creatives who need precise color values for web design, graphic design, UI/UX projects, and digital art. Compare colors, find exact hex codes, and ensure color consistency across projects.
Colors in digital media are represented using various coding systems. Each format has specific advantages and use cases:
HEX Format (#FF5733): Most common in web design. Two digits each for Red, Green, Blue (0-F). Easy to copy/paste into CSS. Most space-efficient format. Example: #000000 = Black, #FFFFFF = White, #FF0000 = Red.
RGB Format (rgb(255, 87, 51)): Three numbers 0-255 representing color channel intensity. Intuitive for understanding color composition. Good for CSS and programming. RGB(0,0,0) = Black, RGB(255,255,255) = White.
HSL Format (hsl(9, 100%, 60%)): Most intuitive for humans. Hue (0-360°) = color wheel position, Saturation (0-100%) = color intensity, Lightness (0-100%) = brightness. Perfect for color variations and related colors.
| Industry | Primary Use | Preferred Format | Importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Design | CSS styling and themes | HEX or RGB | Critical |
| UI/UX Design | Component colors and palettes | HEX, RGB, HSL | Critical |
| Graphic Design | Print and digital artwork | RGB, HEX, CMYK | Very Important |
| Brand Identity | Brand color guidelines | HEX, RGB, Pantone | Critical |
| Mobile App Dev | Interface colors | HEX, RGB | Critical |
| Data Visualization | Chart and graph colors | HEX, RGB | Important |
Complementary Colors: Colors opposite on color wheel create maximum contrast. In HSL, complementary colors are 180° apart on hue.
Analogous Colors: Adjacent colors on color wheel. In HSL, they're typically 30-60° apart. Create harmonious combinations.
Monochromatic: Single hue with varying lightness/saturation. In HSL, same hue with different L and S values. Professional and cohesive.
Triadic: Three colors equally spaced on color wheel (120° apart). Vibrant but balanced color schemes.
Web-Safe Colors: 216 colors that display consistently on old displays. Limited palette but guaranteed consistency on legacy systems.
Modern Colors: 16.7 million colors possible with RGB/HEX. All modern devices support full color range. Choose any color without limitations.
Accessibility: Ensure color choices have sufficient contrast for readability. Check WCAG guidelines for AA or AAA contrast ratios.
HEX is most efficient for CSS (#FF0000 = red). RGB is intuitive for understanding color mix (255,0,0 = red with full red intensity). HSL is most intuitive for humans (0°=red, 100%=saturated, 50%=normal brightness). All three represent identical colors, just in different formats.
HSL is more intuitive for color adjustments. Want a lighter version of your color? Increase Lightness. Want less saturated? Decrease Saturation. Want different hue? Change Hue degrees. RGB requires changing all three values to create variations.
Alpha channel (A) controls transparency from 0 (completely transparent) to 1 (completely opaque). Example: rgba(255,0,0,0.5) = red at 50% transparency. Essential for layering and semi-transparent effects.
Use contrast checking tools to verify text color vs background color has sufficient contrast (4.5:1 for normal text). Never rely on color alone for important information - use text labels or patterns. Test with color blindness simulators.