How to Use
This tool provides a color picker interface for selecting colors and viewing their RGB and HEX values. While true screen color picking requires browser extensions, this tool offers a convenient way to choose and analyze colors.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Open Color Picker: Click "Open color picker" to launch the color selection interface
- Choose Color: Use the color picker to select your desired color
- View Values: See the RGB and HEX values automatically displayed
- Color Preview: The selected color appears in the preview box
- Try Different Colors: Click the button again to pick a different color
Color Information Displayed:
- HEX Code: Hexadecimal color code in #RRGGBB format
- RGB Values: Red, Green, Blue values from 0-255
- Color Preview: Visual representation of the selected color
- Format: Both RGB and HEX represent the same color
Color Format Explanations:
- HEX Format: Uses 6 hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F)
- RGB Format: Three decimal values separated by commas
- Examples: #FF0000 = RGB(255,0,0) = Red
- Usage: HEX for web development, RGB for CSS and design tools
Common Use Cases:
- Web development and CSS color selection
- Graphic design color matching
- UI/UX design color consistency
- Brand color palette creation
- Print design color specification
- Digital art color selection
- Accessibility color contrast checking
- Color scheme development
Tips for Better Results:
- Use the color picker's spectrum for precise color selection
- Test colors in your target application to ensure accuracy
- Consider color accessibility and contrast ratios
- Save frequently used colors for future reference
- Use color theory principles for harmonious combinations
Browser Limitations:
- Screen Picking: True screen color picking requires browser extensions
- Security: Browsers restrict access to screen pixels for security
- Alternative: This tool provides a standard color picker interface
- Extensions: Install color picker extensions for screen sampling
Color Theory Basics:
- Primary Colors: Red, Green, Blue (RGB color model)
- Color Wheel: Complementary colors are opposite on the wheel
- Harmony: Analogous colors are adjacent on the wheel
- Contrast: High contrast improves readability and accessibility
Technical Details:
- Processing: Uses HTML5 color input for color selection
- Privacy: All processing happens locally in your browser
- Performance: Instant color conversion and display
- Compatibility: Works with all modern browsers
- Standards: Follows web color standards and specifications
Important Notes:
- This tool provides a standard color picker interface
- For true screen color picking, use browser extensions
- All processing happens locally in your browser
- Color accuracy depends on your monitor's calibration
- Different devices may display colors slightly differently