Free Online Color Picker

Our free color picker lets you choose any color and instantly converts it between HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK formats. It also generates complementary, analogous, triadic, and monochromatic color schemes to help you build harmonious palettes. No registration required — everything runs in your browser.

How to Use the Color Picker

1. Pick a color — Use the color input field to select any color visually, or type a HEX, RGB, or HSL value.

2. View all formats — The tool instantly shows your color in HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK.

3. Copy any format — Click the copy button next to any format value to copy it to your clipboard.

4. Explore color schemes — Browse complementary, analogous, triadic, and monochromatic palettes generated from your color.

Color Formats Explained

HEX

A hexadecimal color code, like #3498db. The most common format for web design. Six characters representing red, green, and blue values in base-16.

RGB

Red, Green, Blue values from 0-255. Example: rgb(52, 152, 219). The native color format for screens and digital displays.

HSL

Hue, Saturation, Lightness. Example: hsl(204, 70%, 53%). A more intuitive format for humans — Hue is the color itself (0-360 degrees on the color wheel), Saturation is intensity (0-100%), and Lightness is brightness (0-100%).

HSV

Hue, Saturation, Value. Similar to HSL but uses Value instead of Lightness. Common in image editing software like Photoshop.

CMYK

Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (black). Used for print and physical materials. Each value is a percentage from 0-100%.

Color Scheme Types

Complementary

Two colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel. Creates high contrast and vibrant looks. Example: blue and orange.

Analogous

Three colors next to each other on the color wheel. Creates harmonious, serene designs. Example: blue, blue-green, and green.

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Creates balanced and colorful designs. Example: red, blue, and yellow.

Monochromatic

Variations of a single color in different shades and tints. Creates clean, unified, and elegant designs.

Who Uses Color Pickers?

• Web designers: Choose and convert colors for CSS and design systems.
• Graphic designers: Build color palettes for brands and print materials.
• Developers: Get HEX and RGB values for code quickly.
• Artists: Explore color relationships and harmonies.
• Marketers: Match brand colors across digital and print materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I pick a color?

Use the color input field to select any color visually, or type a HEX, RGB, or HSL value. The tool instantly shows all color format conversions and generates matching color schemes.

What color formats are supported?

HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, and CMYK. Enter any format and the tool converts to all others automatically.

Can I generate color palettes?

Yes. The tool generates complementary, analogous, triadic, and monochromatic color schemes from your selected color. Click any color in the palette to make it your active color.