How to use the color picker
Use the color plane to explore a shade, or enter values in your preferred format.
Supporting Multiple Formats
Switch between HEX, RGB, HSL, and OKLCH to use the notation your stylesheet or design tool expects.
Built-in Eyedropper
If your browser supports the EyeDropper API, use the eyedropper control to sample a point on your screen. The browser may ask you to grant permission.
Frequently Asked Questions
OKLCH represents a color with lightness, chroma, and hue. Its lightness is designed to track perceived lightness more consistently than HSL, though it does not make color contrast or accessibility automatic. Check browser support and keep a fallback when your project needs one.
Set the format dropdown to "HEX". As you select a color on the visual plane, the 6-character HEX code will appear in the input field. You can also paste an existing HEX code to see what it looks like.
Yes! Using the Eyedropper tool (the icon next to the selected color circle), you can click choose a point on your screen to sample a color. Availability depends on browser support and permission.