Color Picker Online: Color Wheel, Converter (HEX, RGB, LCH)
Whether you are a web designer fine-tuning CSS styles, a graphic artist looking for the perfect shade for a logo, or just need to quickly find the code of your favorite color, our advanced Color Picker tool is here for you.
Forget about launching cumbersome Photoshop or searching for browser plugins. Here you have a complete color laboratory that works instantly, supports all formats, and remembers your work.
Why use this color picker tool?
Our widget is not just an ordinary color wheel. It is designed for maximum productivity and precision.
1. All formats under one roof 🎨
Need to convert HEX to RGB? Or are you working with modern HSL? Our tool automatically and in real-time converts values between all common standards.
- HEX: For HTML and CSS (e.g.,
#ff5733). - RGB: For digital displays and graphic software.
- HSL & HSV: For intuitive saturation and brightness adjustments, which you’ll appreciate when creating color palettes.
2. Smart history and presets 🕒
Nothing is more annoying than finding the perfect color and accidentally losing it.
- Automatic History: The tool remembers the last colors you worked with (even if you refresh the page).
- Quick Presets: We have prepared a set of basic colors for you to get started quickly.
3. Intuitive Drag & Drop control 🖱️
Control is smooth and precise. With a mouse or touch on mobile, you can:
- Change the hue on the large color wheel.
- Finely adjust saturation and brightness on the detailed square.
- Or directly enter a precise value and let the tool calculate the rest.
Guide to Color Models: When to use which one?
The world of digital colors can be confusing. Here’s a quick overview to help you know which format to choose for your project.
| Format | Full Name | When to use it? |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | Hexadecimal | Standard for the web. A six-character code (e.g., #000000) used by browsers. It’s the shortest and easiest to copy. |
| RGB | Red, Green, Blue | Displays and screens. Determines how much red, green, and blue light should be lit. Values are 0–255. |
| HSL | Hue, Saturation, Lightness | Human perception. Best for designers. Want a color “a bit lighter” or “less saturated”? In HSL, you just change percentages; in HEX, you’d have to guess. |
| HSV | Hue, Saturation, Value | Graphic software. Similar to HSL, but often used in tools like Photoshop or GIMP for color selection. |
| LCH | Lightness, Chroma, Hue | Modern precision. It’s called “perceptually uniform.” It addresses the flaw of HSL, where yellow appears lighter than blue at the same value. In LCH, a change in numbers precisely corresponds to how the human eye perceives the change. Ideal for design systems and accessibility. |
How to work effectively with the Color Picker
- Rough selection: Click on the color wheel to select a basic hue.
- Fine-tuning: In the center square, adjust saturation (move right/left) and brightness (move up/down).
- Manual entry: Do you have a specific code, e.g.,
#3498db? Enter it into the HEX field. The tool will immediately show a preview and recalculate the RGB and HSL values. - Copying: With a single click on the copy icon, save the resulting code to the clipboard.
- Rewind time: Need a color you had a moment ago? Look in the Color History section at the bottom.