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Color Picker

Pick, convert, and generate colors.

Pick a Color

Values

RGBrgb(59, 130, 246)
HSLhsl(217, 91%, 60%)
CMYKcmyk(76%, 47%, 0%, 4%)

Palette Generator

Create beautiful color schemes from your base color.

#042761
#094FC2
#3B82F6
#9DC0FA
#FEFEFF

Accessibility (Contrast)

White Text
3.68
AAAAA
Black Text
5.71
AAAAA

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Free Online Color Picker — Get HEX, RGB & HSL Color Codes

An all-in-one color tool for designers and developers. Pick colors, convert between HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK formats, and generate beautiful color harmonies. Check accessibility contrast ratios to ensure your text is readable.

How to use Color Picker

  • Pick a color.
  • See conversions.
  • Generate harmonies.
  • Check contrast.

Features

  • Format conversion — HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK.
  • Palette Generator — Monochromatic, Analogous, Triadic, Split-Complementary.
  • Contrast Checker — WCAG AA/AAA compliance validation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between HEX, RGB, and HSL color formats?

These are different ways to communicate the same color to a screen. **HEX** (`#FF5733`) is a 6-character hexadecimal code most commonly used in HTML/CSS; it’s compact and easy to copy. **RGB** (`rgb(255, 87, 51)`) defines the exact mix of Red, Green, and Blue light from 0-255; it is the native language of digital screens. **HSL** (`hsl(14, 100%, 60%)`) describes Hue (position on the color wheel 0-360), Saturation, and Lightness; it is widely considered the smartest format for developers because it makes generating hover states (by tweaking lightness) mathematically simple.

How do I check if my color combination is visually accessible?

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate that text must have a minimum contrast ratio against its background so visually impaired users can read it. Normal text requires a **4.5:1** ratio, while large text (18pt+) requires a **3.0:1** ratio (AA standard). The strictest AAA standard requires a 7.0:1 ratio. Our color tool includes a built-in contrast checker — simply input your text color and background color to see if they pass.

What is a CMYK color and when do I actually need it?

While HEX, RGB, and HSL are for screens (which emit light), CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is specifically for physical printing (using ink). Screens can display vibrant neon colors that physical printers mathematically cannot reproduce. You only need to use CMYK if you are exporting a design — like a logo or business card — that will be sent to a physical printing press. If your work lives on the internet, stick to HEX/RGB/HSL.