🎨 Color Picker & HEX RGB HSL Color Converter

Pick colors and instantly convert between HEX, RGB, HSL, RGBA. Copy color codes with one click.

🎨 Color Picker
Click the swatch to open the native color picker
#6C63FF
#6C63FF
🔧 RGB Sliders
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G
B
A
🔧 HSL Sliders
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L
📋 Color Codes
HEX
#6C63FF
RGB
rgb(108, 99, 255)
RGBA
rgba(108, 99, 255, 1.00)
HSL
hsl(244, 100%, 70%)
HSLA
hsla(244, 100%, 70%, 1.00)
CSS Variable
--color: #6C63FF;
🎵 Color Harmony
Click a color to use it
🕒 Recent Colors
Pick some colors to see history
🌈 Gradient Preview
🎨 Color Palettes

What is the Color Picker & Converter?

The Color Picker is a free, browser-based tool for selecting colors and instantly converting them between all major color formats used in web development and design: HEX, RGB, RGBA, HSL, and HSLA. It features a native color picker swatch, individual RGB and HSL channel sliders for precise control, a text input that parses any color format you type, curated color palettes (Material Design, Tailwind CSS, Flat UI, and Pastel), and a color harmony generator that calculates complementary, triadic, analogous, and split-complementary colors.

The tool also includes a WCAG accessibility contrast checker that calculates the contrast ratio of your selected color against white and black backgrounds, giving you an instant pass/fail result against the 4.5:1 WCAG AA standard. This is essential for web designers and developers who need to ensure text and UI elements meet accessibility requirements. A gradient preview and CSS copy feature make it easy to use any gradient directly in your stylesheets.

How to Use — Step-by-Step

  1. Click the large color swatch to open the native browser color picker and select any color visually.
  2. Alternatively, type a color value in any format — HEX (#FF5733), RGB (rgb(255, 87, 51)), or HSL (hsl(14, 100%, 60%)) — into the text input.
  3. Use the RGB or HSL channel sliders to fine-tune each color component individually.
  4. Copy any color code format (HEX, RGB, RGBA, HSL, HSLA, or CSS variable) with the clipboard buttons.
  5. Explore the Color Harmony panel to find complementary and triadic colors for your palette.
  6. Check the WCAG contrast score and choose a color that meets accessibility standards for your design.

Key Features & Benefits

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5 Color Format Codes

Instantly generates HEX, RGB, RGBA, HSL, HSLA, and CSS custom property formats — all copyable with one click.

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WCAG Contrast Checker

Shows contrast ratios vs white and black with WCAG AA pass/fail indicators to ensure your colors meet accessibility standards.

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Color Harmony Generator

Automatically calculates 10 harmony colors: complement, triadic, analogous, split-complementary, and tetrad variants.

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4 Color Palettes

Browse Material Design, Tailwind CSS, Flat UI, and Pastel color palettes — click any swatch to select it instantly.

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Color History

Stores the last 20 colors you picked in a recent colors panel for quick re-access without re-selecting.

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Always Free

No account, no limits, no watermarks. Use the full feature set of this color tool for free.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Is the Color Picker free to use?
Yes, completely free with no account requirements, usage limits, or hidden fees. Use all features including the color palettes, harmony generator, and accessibility checker at no cost.
❓ Is my data secure? Does it send anything to a server?
All color conversions, calculations, and rendering happen entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No color values, palette selections, or any other data are transmitted to any server.
❓ What is WCAG contrast and why does it matter?
WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) defines minimum contrast ratios to ensure text is readable by people with visual impairments. The AA standard requires a 4.5:1 ratio for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Failing contrast checks can also impact SEO and legal compliance in some jurisdictions. This tool instantly shows whether your color passes or fails against white and black text.
❓ How do I find the perfect brand color palette?
Start by picking your primary brand color with the color picker. Then use the Color Harmony panel to explore complementary colors (directly opposite on the color wheel), analogous colors (adjacent hues for a harmonious feel), or triadic colors (three evenly spaced hues for vibrant contrast). Click any harmony swatch to use it as your new active color.
❓ What color formats can I input and output?
You can input colors in HEX (e.g., #3B82F6), RGB (e.g., rgb(59, 130, 246)), RGBA (e.g., rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.8)), HSL (e.g., hsl(217, 91%, 60%)), and HSLA formats. Output codes are generated for all five formats plus a CSS custom property declaration, all copyable with individual copy buttons.