Color Picker

Choose a color with the eyedropper or sliders and copy its HEX, RGB, HSL and CMYK values — with a live preview.

Everything runs locally in your browser.

How to use Color Picker

  1. Use the picker to choose a color, or type a HEX value.
  2. The preview and all formats update instantly.
  3. Copy any value with one click.

About this tool

Designers and developers constantly move between HEX, RGB, HSL and CMYK. This picker shows all of them at once, so you can grab the format your project needs without a separate conversion step.

When to use it: matching colors from screens and converting between CSS color formats.

Frequently asked questions

Is the CMYK value exact?
CMYK is an approximation for on-screen work — converting screen RGB to print CMYK depends on the printer and paper, so treat it as a starting point.
Which format should I use in CSS?
HEX for fixed brand colors, RGB/RGBA when you need transparency, and HSL when you want to tweak lightness by hand.
How do I find the color of something on my screen?
Use your operating system’s screen picker, or the Image Palette Extractor for photos — then paste the HEX here to get every other format.
What exactly is HSL?
Hue (position on the color wheel), Saturation (intensity) and Lightness — the most human-friendly way to adjust a shade.
Will my web colors print identically?
No — screens emit light (RGB) while paper reflects it (CMYK). Proof critical brand colors on paper before a big print run.
How do I make a color semi-transparent?
Add an alpha value: rgba() takes a 0–1 opacity, and 8-digit HEX (#RRGGBBAA) does the same in modern browsers.

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How to use Color Picker

Use the Color Picker interface to generate or measure what you need. Adjust settings as desired, then download or save the result for personal use.

Practical benefits

Frequently asked questions

Is this tool free to use?
Yes. Color Picker is fully free with no account or subscription required.
Does it upload my files?
No. All processing occurs locally within your browser session.
Can I use this for professional projects?
Yes, the tool is designed for both casual and professional use. Always verify critical outputs.