Color Picker & Converter

Our professional color picker and converter tool helps designers, developers, and creative professionals work with colors effortlessly. Whether you need to convert HEX to RGB, find complementary colors, or generate color palettes, this tool provides everything you need in one place.

How to Use This Color Picker Tool

Using our color picker is simple and intuitive:

1. Pick a Color: Click on the color picker square to open the native color selector, or click any preset color
2. Enter Values Manually: Type HEX codes (#FF5733), RGB values (255, 87, 51), or HSL values (14, 100%, 60%)
3. Copy Color Codes: Click the copy button next to any format to copy it to your clipboard
4. Explore Harmonies: View complementary, triadic, and analogous color combinations
5. Generate Variations: Use the shades and tints section to find lighter or darker versions

Understanding Color Formats

• HEX: Hexadecimal color codes used in web development (#RRGGBB format). Most common in CSS and HTML.
• RGB: Red, Green, Blue values (0-255). Used in digital displays and CSS rgba() functions.
• HSL: Hue, Saturation, Lightness. More intuitive for adjusting colors - change lightness without affecting hue.
• CMYK: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black). Essential for print design and professional printing.

Color Theory: Understanding Harmonies

Color harmonies are combinations that are visually pleasing based on their positions on the color wheel:

• Complementary: Colors opposite each other on the color wheel. High contrast, vibrant combinations.
• Triadic: Three colors equally spaced (120 degrees apart). Balanced and harmonious.
• Analogous: Colors next to each other on the wheel. Serene and comfortable designs.
• Split Complementary: Base color plus two colors adjacent to its complement. Less tension than complementary.

Key Features

• Real-time Conversion: Instantly convert between HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK
• Color Harmonies: Generate complementary, triadic, analogous, and split-complementary palettes
• Shades & Tints: Create lighter and darker variations of any color
• One-Click Copy: Copy any color value to clipboard instantly
• CSS Ready: Get properly formatted CSS color declarations
• Preset Colors: Quick access to commonly used colors
• Random Generator: Discover new colors with the random color button
• Contrast Detection: Automatic text color adjustment for readability

Use Cases for Designers & Developers

• Web design and CSS styling
• UI/UX design and prototyping
• Brand identity and logo design
• Digital illustration and graphic design
• Mobile app development
• Print design preparation (CMYK conversion)
• Accessibility testing (color contrast)
• Creating consistent color systems

Tips for Effective Color Selection

• Use the 60-30-10 rule: 60% dominant color, 30% secondary, 10% accent
• Consider color psychology - blue for trust, red for urgency, green for growth
• Test colors on different backgrounds and screen types
• Ensure sufficient contrast for accessibility (WCAG guidelines)
• Use shades and tints for visual hierarchy
• Save your favorite color codes for consistency across projects

Start picking and converting colors now - this tool works entirely in your browser with no data stored or transmitted. Perfect for quick conversions or building complete color palettes for your next project.