Free Color Picker & Hex Code Generator — Pick a Color, Get the Code
Pick any color, get HEX, RGB, HSL values, and CSS code. Generate color palettes. No sign-up.
Use the interactive color picker below. Click or drag on the color wheel. Adjust saturation and brightness. See the hex code and color values instantly.
background-color: #3498db;
color: #ffffff;
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You're building a website. You need the exact blue from your logo. Or you saw a color on Instagram and want its code. Or you just want a nice green for a button.
This free hex color picker gives you any color's code in seconds. Pick a color on the wheel. Get its HEX, RGB, HSL, and ready-to-use CSS. No sign-up. No design experience needed.
What Are Hex Color Codes?
How hex codes work
Hex codes use the RGB color model: Red, Green, Blue. Each color component gets two hex digits.
#FF5733 breaks down as:
FF = Red (255)
57 = Green (87)
33 = Blue (51)
Common hex codes
- Black: #000000
- White: #FFFFFF
- Red: #FF0000
- Green: #00FF00
- Blue: #0000FF
- Linkrify blue: #3498db
Color Models Explained
HEX (Hexadecimal)
Format: #RRGGBB. Use case: Web design, CSS, HTML. Range: 00-FF per channel.
RGB (Red, Green, Blue)
Format: rgb(255, 87, 51). Use case: CSS, screen display. Range: 0-255 per channel.
HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness)
Format: hsl(11, 100%, 60%). More intuitive for designers. "Make this blue 20% lighter" is easier in HSL.
CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black)
Use case: Print design. This tool is for screen colors. For print, use a separate CMYK converter.
How to Use Colors in CSS
Common CSS properties
background-color: #3498db;color: #ff5733;border: 2px solid #27ae60;.button:hover { background-color: #2980b9; }background: linear-gradient(to right, #3498db, #9b59b6);
Opacity with rgba
background-color: rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.5); /* 50% opacity */
Color Harmony Basics
Complementary
Colors opposite on the wheel (180° apart). High contrast, calls to action.
Analogous
Colors next to each other (30-60° apart). Calming, harmonious designs.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced (120° apart). Balanced but vibrant.
Monochromatic
One hue at different lightness levels. Clean, professional, foolproof.
How to Use This Color Picker Online
- Pick a color: Click anywhere on the color wheel
- Adjust saturation/brightness with the picker
- See the values: HEX, RGB, and HSL update instantly
- Copy what you need: HEX, RGB, or CSS
- Generate palettes: Harmonies shown automatically
Everything happens in your browser. No server uploads. No data tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this color picker really free?
Yes. No sign-up. No limits. Pick as many colors as you want.
What's a hex color code?
A hex code is a 6-digit code starting with # that represents a color in web design. Example: #FF5733.
How do I convert RGB to hex?
Use our color picker. The tool shows both RGB and hex automatically.
What's the difference between RGB and HSL?
RGB describes by light intensity. HSL describes by hue, saturation, and lightness — more intuitive.
Can I use this for print design (CMYK)?
No. This tool is for screen colors. For print, use a CMYK converter.
How do I use a hex code in CSS?
Use it as a value: color: #3498db; No quotes. Just the hash and six characters.
What's the difference between HEX and RGB in CSS?
Both work. HEX is shorter. RGB allows opacity with rgba().
Can I generate a full color palette?
Yes. The tool shows complementary, analogous, and triadic colors automatically.
Why are there 6 digits in a hex code?
Six digits for three color channels (red, green, blue), two digits each. 16.7 million colors total.
What's a good color picker for accessibility?
Use high contrast. Avoid red-green combinations. Use a separate contrast checker for WCAG compliance.
Can I pick a color from my screen (eyedropper)?
Not directly in this tool. Use browser dev tools or a desktop eyedropper.
How do I make a color lighter or darker?
In HSL, increase Lightness for lighter, decrease for darker.
Does this tool work on mobile?
Yes. The color picker works with touch.
What's the difference between this and the image color picker?
This picks from a wheel. Image color picker extracts colors from uploaded images.
Pick Your Perfect Color
You've got the tool at the top of this page. Click any color. Get its hex code. Copy it. Use it in your CSS. No more "close enough" colors.