Color Picker
HEX, RGB, HSL Color Converter
Pick any color visually or enter values in HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, or CMYK — all formats update in real-time. Generate palettes, check contrast, and copy CSS snippets instantly.
RoyalBlue
Contrast Checker (WCAG)
Color Harmony
Shades & Tints
CSS Code
color: #3b82f6;
background-color: rgb(59, 130, 246);
border-color: hsl(217, 91%, 60%);
What Is the Color Picker & Converter?
The Color Picker & Converter is a free browser-based tool that lets you select any color — visually or by entering exact values — and instantly see its representation in five industry-standard formats: HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV/HSB, and CMYK. Every field is bidirectional: change a single number and all other formats recalculate in real-time.
Beyond conversion, the tool generates a 10-step tint-and-shade palette, displays complementary, triadic, and analogous color harmonies, and calculates WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios so you can verify accessibility before you ship.
Designers use it to translate Figma or Photoshop colors into CSS-ready values; developers grab the ready-made CSS snippet and paste it straight into their stylesheets. The CMYK view helps print designers approximate screen colors for press output without a separate tool.
Everything runs in your browser — no server calls, no analytics, no sign-up. Your color history is kept only in memory for the current session. Close the tab and nothing remains.
Discover Features
Visual picker, five-format conversion, palettes, contrast checking, and full privacy — everything you need in one tool
Visual Color Picker
Click the color well to open your OS-native color picker and select any color visually. The chosen color instantly syncs to all format fields — no manual entry needed.
Bi-Directional Format Conversion
Enter a value in any format — HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV/HSB, or CMYK — and every other format updates in real-time. Change one number and see the entire color defined five ways at once.
Palette & Shade Generator
Automatically generates five lighter tints and five darker shades of your current color. Click any swatch to jump to that color and explore its own conversions.
WCAG Contrast Checker
See your color rendered as text on both white and black backgrounds with live WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. Instantly know whether your color passes AA, AAA, or fails accessibility guidelines.
Color Harmony Palettes
View complementary, triadic, and analogous color harmonies derived from your selection. Click any harmony swatch to navigate to that color and build cohesive color schemes effortlessly.
100% Private & Secure
All color calculations happen entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is sent to any server — no analytics, no tracking, no cookies. Close the tab and nothing remains.
How to Use
Four steps: pick a color, view formats, explore palettes, and copy what you need
Pick or enter a color
Use the visual color picker, type a HEX code, or enter RGB, HSL, HSV, or CMYK values directly into the input fields.
See all formats at once
Every format card updates instantly as you change any input. View HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV/HSB, and CMYK representations side by side.
Explore palettes & contrast
Browse lighter and darker shades, view complementary and triadic harmonies, and check WCAG contrast ratios against white and black.
Copy and use
Click any Copy button to grab a single value, or copy the full CSS snippet. Use the history bar to revisit your last 10 colors.
Use Cases
Common scenarios where a color picker and converter saves time and simplifies your workflow
Web Development
Quickly convert design-spec HEX colors to RGB or HSL for CSS, Tailwind config, or CSS-in-JS. Copy ready-made CSS snippets directly into your stylesheets.
Graphic Design
Convert colors between screen (RGB, HEX) and print (CMYK) formats. Generate harmonious palettes for brand identity, posters, and social media graphics.
Accessibility Auditing
Use the built-in WCAG contrast checker to verify that text colors meet AA or AAA standards against their backgrounds before shipping to production.
UI / UX Prototyping
Explore tints, shades, and color harmonies to build cohesive UI palettes. Click any swatch to jump to that color and iterate on your design system interactively.
Print & Packaging
Convert screen colors to CMYK values for accurate print reproduction. Avoid costly color mismatches by checking CMYK breakdowns before sending files to press.
Education & Learning
Understand how color models relate to each other. Change one HSL slider and watch RGB and CMYK update — ideal for students learning color theory and digital media.
Free vs Paid — Color Picker
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Developer Tools includes:
- 13 developer & utility tools
- Unlimited daily uses
- No file size limits
- All output formats
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Color Picker & Converter
Q1. What color formats does this tool support?
Q2. Is my data private?
Q3. How does the WCAG contrast checker work?
Q4. What is the difference between HSL and HSV?
Q5. How accurate is the CMYK conversion?
Q6. Can I generate a full color palette?
Q7. What is the nearest CSS color name?
Q8. Does the color history persist between sessions?
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