Color Picker & Converter
Pick colors and convert between HEX, RGB, and HSL instantly. Create palettes, check contrast, and copy color codes directly from your browser.
Pick a Color
Generated Color Palette
How to Use the Color Picker
- Choose a color using the visual color selector.
- Fine-tune the color with HEX, RGB, or HSL values.
- Copy the HEX, RGB, or HSL code you need.
- Generate a related palette for design and development work.
- Use the contrast information to compare the selected color with black and white.
HEX, RGB, and HSL Color Codes Explained
HEX Colors
HEX codes use six hexadecimal characters to represent red, green, and blue values. They are widely used in HTML and CSS.
RGB Colors
RGB describes a color using red, green, and blue channels, with each channel ranging from 0 to 255.
HSL Colors
HSL represents hue, saturation, and lightness, making it useful when adjusting the visual character of a color.
Color Picker Use Cases
- Finding CSS color codes for websites and web applications.
- Converting HEX values to RGB or HSL.
- Creating related colors for UI and graphic design.
- Checking basic foreground/background contrast.
- Copying exact colors for branding, presentations, and digital projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an online color picker?
An online color picker lets you select a color visually and obtain its digital color code, such as HEX, RGB, or HSL.
Can I convert HEX to RGB?
Yes. Enter a HEX value and the tool automatically calculates the corresponding RGB and HSL values.
Can I convert RGB to HEX?
Yes. Enter the red, green, and blue channel values and the tool generates the matching HEX code.
What is the difference between HEX and RGB?
Both represent colors using red, green, and blue information. HEX expresses the channel values in hexadecimal notation, while RGB uses decimal values from 0 to 255.
Does the Color Picker require registration?
No. The color picker can be used directly in your browser without creating an account.
Is my selected color uploaded?
The color selection and conversions are handled locally in your browser. The tool does not need to upload the selected color to a server.
Can I use these color codes in CSS?
Yes. HEX, RGB, and HSL values can be used in CSS properties that accept color values.