Color Picker / Hex to RGB

Choosing the perfect color is a critical step for any designer or developer. In fact, a good color scheme can make the difference between a professional-looking website and one that feels amateur. However, finding the right shade and its corresponding codes can be a challenge.

To make this process simple, our free online color picker is an essential utility. This tool not only allows you to select any color visually but also instantly converts it between popular formats like Hex, RGB, and HSL. As a result, you get all the information you need in one place, which streamlines your design workflow.

How to Use the Color Picker

1. Pick Your Color: First, you can use the visual color selector to find the perfect shade. Alternatively, you can upload an image and pick a color directly from it.

2. Enter a Value (Optional): If you already have a color code, you can enter it directly into any of the input fields (e.g., HEX, RGB, or HSL).

3. View Instant Conversions: The tool will immediately display the corresponding values for that color across all formats.

4. Explore Palettes: Finally, the tool also automatically generates a palette of ten darker “shades” and ten lighter “tints” of your selected color, which is perfect for finding complementary colors for your design.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What is the difference between Hex, RGB, and HSL? A: They are all ways to represent color in digital formats. For instance, RGB (Red, Green, Blue) defines a color by the intensity of its components. Hex is simply a hexadecimal representation of RGB. On the other hand, HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) is a more intuitive model that represents color as a wheel (hue), its intensity (saturation), and its brightness (lightness).

• Q: What are shades and tints used for? A: A shade results from adding black to a base color, which makes it darker. Conversely, a tint results from adding white to a base color, which makes it lighter. Therefore, they are incredibly useful for creating professional monochrome color schemes in your designs.

• Q: Is the image I upload for color picking saved anywhere? A: No. We take your privacy seriously. The tool processes the image entirely in your browser. This means your picture is never sent to or stored on our servers.