Color Picker

Choosing colors for a design involves more than picking a hue. You need HEX codes for CSS, RGB or HSL for programs, contrast ratios for accessibility, and harmonious palettes for a cohesive look. This Color Picker combines all of that. Pick a color from the wheel or enter a HEX/RGB/HSL value. Generate analogous, complementary, or triadic palettes. Check WCAG contrast against white or black. Export as CSS variables or Tailwind config. Simulate color blindness. All in your browser.

Designers use it to build palettes, verify accessibility, and export values for development. The harmony tools suggest colors that work together—analogous for subtle schemes, complementary for contrast. The contrast checker shows whether text on your background meets WCAG AA or AAA. Color blindness simulation helps ensure your design is readable for everyone. Export formats match how developers use colors: CSS vars for theming, Tailwind for utility-first CSS.

Developers use it when they need a quick color—for a prototype, a chart, or a one-off style. No need to open a heavy design app. The tool is lightweight and fast. Pick, copy, paste. For complex design systems, you might use dedicated software, but for quick decisions and checks, this covers the basics well. HEX is universal; RGB and HSL give you flexibility for animations and programmatic use.

Color affects usability and aesthetics. Poor contrast makes text hard to read. Clashing palettes look unprofessional. This tool helps you avoid those mistakes. Use it at the start of a project to define a palette, or in the middle to verify and adjust. Bookmark it for the next time you need a color—and the tools to use it well.