Color Picker
Pick any color and instantly see its HEX, RGB, and HSL values. View complementary colors and generate shade palettes.
About Color Picker
Our Color Picker tool makes it easy to select, convert, and explore colors for your web design, graphic design, or any creative project. Choose a color using the visual picker or enter a HEX value directly, and instantly see all color format representations: HEX, RGB, and HSL.
The tool also displays the complementary color — the color opposite on the color wheel — which is useful for creating high-contrast designs and visually striking color combinations. The generated shade palette shows five variations from lighter to darker, helping you create cohesive color schemes with proper contrast.
All color conversions happen instantly in your browser. You can copy any color value to your clipboard with a single click, making it easy to paste into your CSS, design software, or code editor. This tool works with standard web colors and supports the full sRGB color space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q What is the difference between HEX, RGB, and HSL?
HEX represents colors as a six-digit hexadecimal number (e.g., #FF5733) where each pair of digits represents red, green, and blue values. RGB uses three decimal numbers from 0-255 for red, green, and blue. HSL describes colors by Hue (0-360° on the color wheel), Saturation (intensity, 0-100%), and Lightness (brightness, 0-100%). All three formats can represent the same colors — they're just different notation systems.
Q What is a complementary color?
A complementary color is the color directly opposite on the color wheel. When placed next to each other, complementary colors create the strongest contrast and visual impact. For example, the complement of blue is orange, and the complement of red is green. In HSL terms, the complementary hue is the original hue plus or minus 180 degrees.
Q Which color format should I use in CSS?
All three formats work in modern CSS. HEX is the most common and compact. RGB is useful when you need to use the rgba() format for transparency. HSL is often preferred by designers because it's more intuitive — you can easily adjust hue, saturation, or lightness independently. Use whichever format you find most convenient.