Design & Color Tools
Pick colors from images, convert HEX to RGB, build color palettes, and find color names with four free design and color tools for designers and developers.
4 free tools in Design & Color Tools
Color Picker
Pick colors from an image with an eyedropper and check contrast ratios.
Open toolHEX to RGB Converter
Convert colors between HEX, RGB, HSL and CMYK.
Open toolPalette Generator
Extract a color palette from any image and export it in one click.
Open toolColor Name Finder
Find the closest named color for any HEX or RGB value.
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About Design & Color Tools
Color decisions slow down every design project. You need the exact code for a shade in a screenshot, a matching palette for a brand, or the RGB value for a HEX code in a stylesheet. These four free tools answer those questions in seconds.
Color Picker selects any shade and returns its codes in common formats. It also checks contrast for accessibility and can simulate color blindness, which helps you judge whether text stays readable. You can sample a color from an uploaded screenshot or logo, so matching a brand tone takes one click.
HEX to RGB Converter translates color codes in both directions. Developers use it to move a value from a design file into CSS, and it supports transparency through alpha values. Keeping both formats handy saves time when different tools or style sheets expect different notation.
Palette Generator builds a set of colors that work together. You can extract a palette from a photo, lock colors you like, and randomize the rest until the set feels right. When you finish, you copy or export the palette for your project.
Color Name Finder returns the closest named color for any HEX or RGB value and lets you explore lighter tints and darker shades. Names help teams talk about a color without sharing codes, and standard CSS names keep your stylesheets readable.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert HEX to RGB?
Split the six digit HEX code into three pairs and convert each pair from base 16 to base 10. For example, #FF8800 becomes 255, 136, 0. HEX to RGB Converter does this for you and converts RGB values back to HEX.
How do I find the color of something in an image?
Upload the image to Color Picker, click the spot you want to sample, and read its HEX and RGB codes. Zoom in on small details for accuracy. Screenshots and logos work well because their colors stay consistent across large areas.
What makes a good color palette?
A good palette usually has one main color, one or two supporting colors, and a neutral for backgrounds and text. Contrast between them keeps content readable. Palette Generator lets you lock the colors you like and refresh the others.
What is the difference between HEX, RGB, and HSL?
HEX writes color as a six digit code, RGB gives red, green, and blue levels from 0 to 255, and HSL describes hue, saturation, and lightness. Web code accepts all three. HSL feels the most natural when you adjust a shade.
How much contrast does text need to be readable?
WCAG guidelines ask for a contrast ratio of at least 4.5 to 1 for normal text and 3 to 1 for large text. Color Picker includes a contrast checker, so you can test a text and background pair before you publish a design.
How do I extract a color palette from a photo?
Upload the photo to Palette Generator and it pulls the main colors into a set of swatches. Pick a photo with clear, distinct colors for the best result. You can then lock favorites and export the palette for your project.
What does color blindness mean for design?
Color blindness affects how people see certain hues, most often red and green. About 1 in 12 men has some form of it. Color Picker can simulate color blindness, so you can confirm your design does not rely on color alone.
What is the name of this color?
Enter the HEX or RGB value in Color Name Finder and it returns the closest named color, such as slate gray or coral. Exact matches are rare, so the tool shows the nearest name. CSS color names work directly in your stylesheets.