Step-by-Step Instructions
- Click on Color Map: Click anywhere on the color map to select a color
- View Color Values: See the selected color in various formats (HEX, RGB, HSV, etc.)
- Copy Values: Click on any color value field to copy it to clipboard
- Input Values: Type color values directly into the input fields
- Preview Color: See the selected color in the preview area
What is a Color Picker?
A color picker is a tool that allows you to select colors visually and get their values in different color formats. This tool provides an interactive color map where you can click to select any color and see its values in multiple formats.
Color Formats Explained
HEX:
- Hexadecimal color code (e.g., #FF0000 for red)
- Most commonly used in web development
- Consists of 6 characters (0-9, A-F)
RGB:
- Red, Green, Blue values (e.g., rgb(255, 0, 0) for red)
- Each value ranges from 0 to 255
- Used in CSS and many design applications
HSV:
- Hue, Saturation, Value (e.g., hsv(0, 100%, 100%) for red)
- Hue: 0-360 degrees (color type)
- Saturation: 0-100% (color intensity)
- Value: 0-100% (brightness)
HSL:
- Hue, Saturation, Lightness (e.g., hsl(0, 100%, 50%) for red)
- Hue: 0-360 degrees (color type)
- Saturation: 0-100% (color intensity)
- Lightness: 0-100% (lightness level)
Color Map Navigation
Color Map Layout:
- Horizontal axis: Hue (color type) from red to violet
- Vertical axis: Saturation from pure color to white
- Click anywhere: Select the color at that position
- Crosshair cursor: Indicates precise color selection
Common Use Cases
Web Development:
- Choosing colors for websites
- CSS color values
- Brand color selection
- UI/UX design
Graphic Design:
- Logo design
- Print design
- Digital art
- Color scheme creation
Education:
- Learning color theory
- Understanding color formats
- Color mixing concepts
- Design principles
Color Properties
Luminance:
- Perceived brightness of a color
- Value between 0 and 1
- Used for accessibility calculations
- Higher values = brighter colors
Brightness:
- Average of RGB values
- Value between 0 and 255
- Simple brightness calculation
- Used for basic color analysis
Tips for Best Results
- Click precisely on the color map for accurate selection
- Use the preview area to verify your color choice
- Copy color values directly from the input fields
- Test colors in your target application
- Consider color accessibility guidelines
Browser Requirements
- Modern web browser with HTML5 Canvas support
- JavaScript enabled
- Mouse or touch input for color selection
Important Notes
- All color processing is done locally in your browser
- No data is sent to external servers
- Color values are calculated in real-time
- Display differences may cause slight color variations
- Use color values as guidelines, test in your target application