What is a Color Picker?
A Color Picker is a free online tool that allows you to select, preview, and convert colors between different formats including HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK, and HSV. Our tool provides instant color conversions, generates beautiful color shades and tints, and offers popular color palettes for designers and developers. Perfect for web design, graphic design, print design, and any project requiring precise color selection and conversion.
How to Use the Color Picker
- Pick a Color: Click the color picker box to select any color visually
- Enter HEX Code: Type any HEX code directly in the input field
- View Conversions: See instant conversions to RGB, HSL, CMYK, and HSV formats
- Copy Values: Click copy buttons to copy color values to clipboard
- Explore Shades: View 11 automatically generated shades from light to dark
- Use Palettes: Click any palette to use its main color
Understanding Color Formats
HEX (Hexadecimal): Most common web format using 6 characters (#RRGGBB). Each pair represents Red, Green, and Blue values in hexadecimal (00-FF). Example: #4FACFE
RGB (Red Green Blue): Defines colors using three values 0-255 for red, green, and blue channels. Used in CSS, design software, and digital displays. Example: rgb(79, 172, 254)
HSL (Hue Saturation Lightness): Intuitive format where Hue is 0-360° color wheel, Saturation is 0-100% color intensity, Lightness is 0-100% brightness. Great for color variations. Example: hsl(207, 99%, 65%)
CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black): Print industry standard using percentages of four ink colors. Essential for printing projects. Example: cmyk(69%, 32%, 0%, 0%)
HSV (Hue Saturation Value): Similar to HSL but uses Value instead of Lightness. Common in color pickers and design tools. Example: hsv(207, 69%, 100%)
Color Shades and Tints
Our tool automatically generates 11 color variations from your selected color - 5 tints (lighter), the original color, and 5 shades (darker). Tints are created by mixing white with the base color, while shades result from mixing black. This helps designers create consistent color schemes and find the perfect variation for any design element.
Using Color Palettes
We provide 8 professionally curated color palettes including Ocean Breeze, Sunset Vibes, Forest Green, Purple Dream, Coral Reef, Midnight Blue, Autumn Leaves, and Mint Fresh. Each palette contains 5 harmonious colors perfect for websites, apps, presentations, and design projects. Click any palette to use its main color and start creating.
Benefits for Designers and Developers
Web Designers: Instantly convert colors between formats for CSS, find perfect shades for hover states, and ensure color consistency across projects.
Graphic Designers: Convert RGB to CMYK for print projects, generate color variations quickly, and explore professional color palettes.
UI/UX Designers: Create accessible color contrasts, generate complete color systems from one base color, and test color combinations.
Developers: Get accurate color values in any format needed for code, quickly convert between HEX and RGB, and copy values with one click.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this color picker free to use?
Yes, completely free with no limitations, watermarks, or premium features. Use it unlimited times for any project.
Can I copy color values?
Yes, each color format has a copy button to instantly copy the value to your clipboard for easy pasting into your design files or code.
How accurate are the color conversions?
All conversions are mathematically accurate and follow standard color space conversion formulas used across the design industry.
What's the difference between RGB and CMYK?
RGB is additive color for screens (mixing light), while CMYK is subtractive color for print (mixing inks). Use RGB for digital and CMYK for print.
Can I use HEX colors directly in CSS?
Yes, HEX codes work directly in CSS. Example: color: #4FACFE; or background-color: #4FACFE;
How do I create a monochromatic color scheme?
Pick your base color and use the generated shades and tints. These 11 variations create a harmonious monochromatic palette.
Start Picking Colors Now
Use our free color picker tool to select perfect colors for your design projects. Convert between HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK, and HSV instantly. Generate beautiful shades and tints. Explore professional color palettes. Perfect for web designers, graphic designers, developers, and anyone working with colors!