Advanced Color Picker & Palette Pro
Create with precision. Our professional Eyedropper lets you select screen colors, create beautiful color palettes, and get codes in a snap.
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What Is a Color Picker?
Whatever your field of expertise, whether you're a web developer, a graphic designer, or a digital artist, a good color picker is an indispensable tool in your creative arsenal. It helps you turn your visual ideas into technical data. At HandleKit, we've created a professional-grade color picker that does much more than just get the job done. With our integrated Eyedropper, you can select pixels from anywhere on your monitor, and with our very own color wheel, you'll have control over hues and saturations in a very tactile way. All of this happens locally in your browser, so you're always in control of your creative workflow.
Color Format Guide
- HEX, #RRGGBB, the web standard for CSS
- RGB, used for screens and digital light
- HSL, intuitive control over saturation/lightness
- CMYK, the professional choice for print
Palette Types Explained
- Complementary, opposite hues, high contrast
- Analogous, neighbouring hues, harmonious
- Triadic, three equally-spaced hues, vibrant
- Shades, light to dark variants of your colour
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose a color and get its values?
You can use our dynamic Color Wheel to fine-tune your chosen color. Alternatively, use the Pipette icon (Eyedropper) to pick any color directly from your screen. HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK color codes will update in real-time. Pro tip: You can also type in your known HEX code in the box to jump to your known color. Use the copy icon to get any format instantly.
What color format should I use in my code?
HEX is currently an industry standard for CSS, and it is a very efficient and safe choice. Nevertheless, many developers, especially those working with newer versions of the technology, prefer to use HSL, which is very convenient for adjusting lightness or saturation. RGB is usually chosen if you want to add an opacity attribute to your elements. CMYK is reserved for print projects only.
How do I generate a color palette?
Select your starting color from the wheel or by using the Eyedropper tool. The "Palette Pro Designer" section below the "Value" display offers four expert modes: "Complementary," "Analogous," "Triadic," and "Shades." Try switching between these modes to find a variety of harmonious palettes. Clicking on a color in the palette will copy the HEX code for that color to your clipboard with a visual confirmation.
What's the difference between 'complementary' and 'analogous'?
Complementary colors are opposite each other on the wheel and have high contrast, making them great for making items stand out, like buttons. Analogous colors are next to each other on the wheel and look great together for a natural and professional look. Complementary is for "pop," and analogous is for "blend."
Does the Color Picker or Eyedropper store my data?
No data is stored or transmitted. Eyedropper leverages your browser's native functionality to sample pixels. All calculations occur locally in your session. We do not transmit any data to our servers. Closing your tab will delete your selections. Copy your selections before leaving the page.