Color Picker Tool

Pick any color and instantly copy its HEX, RGB, or HSL value. Perfect for designers and developers.

#3498DB
HEX
#3498db
RGB
rgb(52, 152, 219)
HSL
hsl(204, 70%, 53%)

What Is a Color Picker?

A color picker is an online tool that lets you visually select any color from a full-spectrum palette and instantly retrieve its code in every format used in design and development — HEX, RGB, and HSL. One click copies the value straight to your clipboard, ready to paste into CSS, Figma, Tailwind, or any design tool.

Designers, front-end developers, and UI/UX professionals use color pickers daily to maintain consistent color systems, match brand palettes, and explore new color combinations with precision.

HEX vs RGB vs HSL — What Is the Difference?

FormatExampleBest Used For
HEX #3498db CSS, HTML, design tools. Compact and universally supported.
RGB rgb(52, 152, 219) CSS with transparency (rgba), canvas, image processing.
HSL hsl(204, 70%, 53%) Creating shades/tints programmatically. Most human-readable format.
  • HEX — Each pair of characters (00–FF) represents one of three colour channels: Red, Green, Blue.
  • RGB — Each channel is a number from 0 to 255. Add an alpha (A) channel for opacity: rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.5).
  • HSL — Hue is the colour angle (0°–360°), Saturation is vibrancy (0–100%), Lightness is brightness (0–100%).

Color Tips for Designers & Developers

  • Use HSL for theming — Keep the hue fixed and vary lightness to create consistent light/dark variants of the same color.
  • 60-30-10 rule — Use your dominant color 60% of the time, a secondary color 30%, and an accent color 10% for a balanced palette.
  • Check contrast ratios — Ensure text colors meet WCAG AA (4.5:1) or AAA (7:1) contrast ratios against their background for accessibility.
  • Use CSS variables — Store your colors as --primary: #3498db so you can update the entire site from one place.
  • Avoid pure black — Use a very dark desaturated hue (e.g. #1a1a2e) instead of #000000 for softer, more professional text.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between HEX, RGB, and HSL?

HEX is a compact 6-character code for CSS. RGB defines Red, Green, Blue on a 0–255 scale — add alpha for transparency. HSL uses Hue (angle), Saturation, and Lightness, making it the easiest format to adjust by eye.

Which color format should I use in CSS?

All three work in modern CSS. HEX is the most common for static colors. Use rgba() when you need transparency. Use HSL when building a design system, as tweaking lightness alone creates perfect shades and tints.

How do I convert HEX to RGB?

Split the 6-character HEX code into three pairs and convert each from base-16 to base-10. For example, #3498db: 34→52 (R), 98→152 (G), db→219 (B) = rgb(52, 152, 219). This tool does it automatically.

Can I use this color picker in Figma or Photoshop?

Yes. Copy the HEX or RGB value from this tool and paste it directly into the color field of Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, or any other design application that accepts standard color codes.

Is this color picker free?

Yes, completely free. Pick any color, copy its HEX, RGB, or HSL value with one click. No account or sign-up required.