What colour format should I use in CSS?

All three work in CSS. HEX is most common for solid colours. RGB/RGBA is preferred when you need transparency (rgba(255,0,0,0.5)). HSL is useful when you want to programmatically adjust lightness or saturation.

What are complementary colours?

Complementary colours are opposite each other on the colour wheel. They create high contrast and visual interest when used together. For example, blue (#0000FF) has orange (#FF8000) as its complementary colour.

What are analogous colours?

Analogous colours are adjacent on the colour wheel. They create harmonious, cohesive colour schemes. For example, blue, blue-purple, and purple are analogous colours.

How do I pick accessible colour combinations?

Ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colours — a minimum 4.5:1 ratio for normal text (WCAG AA standard). Use the colour contrast ratio checker to verify accessibility.

Can I input a hex code to start from a specific colour?

Yes. Type any HEX code in the hex input field and the picker will jump to that colour, letting you use it as a starting point for adjustments.

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Color Picker / Palette Generator

Pick colors and generate complementary, analogous, triadic, and monochromatic palettes with HEX, RGB, HSL.

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HEX

Complementary

#3B82F6

#F6AF3C

Analogous

#3CE0F6

#3B82F6

#523CF6

Triadic

#3B82F6

#F63C83

#83F63C

Monochromatic

#CEE0FD

#3B82F6

#073C92

What is Color Picker / Palette Generator?

The Colour Picker provides a visual colour selection interface where you can choose any colour from the colour spectrum and instantly get its HEX, RGB, and HSL values. It also suggests complementary, analogous, and triadic colours based on your selection.

Choosing precise colours for web design requires knowing the exact colour codes needed for CSS. This picker bridges the gap between visual colour selection and the technical values needed in your code — no more guessing hex codes or converting between formats manually.

Why Use Color Picker / Palette Generator?

Designers work visually; code requires exact colour values. This tool connects the two — pick the exact colour you're envisioning and immediately get the HEX, RGB, and HSL codes needed to implement it in CSS or any design system, without manual format conversions.

Key Features of Color Picker / Palette Generator

✓Visual colour spectrum and hue slider picker
✓Real-time HEX, RGB, and HSL value display
✓Complementary, analogous, and triadic colour suggestions
✓Recently used colour history
✓Copy any colour format to clipboard

How to Use Color Picker / Palette Generator

1
Open the colour picker
Click in the colour area to begin selecting a colour.
2
Choose hue
Use the hue slider to select the base colour category.
3
Adjust saturation and lightness
Click in the gradient square to select the exact shade and lightness.
4
Get colour codes
See the HEX, RGB, and HSL values update in real time.
5
Copy and use
Click 'Copy' next to the format you need (HEX for CSS, RGB for design tools).