Color Picker & Converter

About This Color Picker Tool

Our advanced color picker is a comprehensive tool designed for designers, developers, and creative professionals who need precise color selection and conversion. Whether you're building a website, designing graphics, or creating brand guidelines, this tool provides everything you need to work with colors effectively.

The tool features three powerful modes: a color picker with instant format conversion, a palette generator for creating harmonious color schemes, and a gradient creator for designing beautiful CSS gradients. All features work entirely in your browser with no server uploads required.

Key Features

How to Use the Color Picker

1. Pick a Color: Click the color picker or enter a HEX value to select your base color. The tool will automatically convert it to all formats.
2. Explore Harmonies: Scroll down to see color harmony suggestions based on color theory principles. Click any harmony color to make it your new base color.
3. Generate Palettes: Switch to the Palette Generator tab, select a palette type and number of colors, then click "Generate Palette" to create a complete color scheme.
4. Create Gradients: Use the Gradient Creator tab to design custom gradients. Adjust colors, type, and angle, then copy the CSS code for your project.
5. Copy Values: Click any "Copy" button to instantly copy color values or CSS code to your clipboard for use in your design tools or code editor.

Common Use Cases

• Web Design: Select and convert colors for CSS stylesheets, ensuring consistency across your website's color scheme.
• Brand Development: Create harmonious color palettes that reflect your brand identity and work well together.
• UI/UX Design: Generate accessible color combinations with proper contrast for buttons, backgrounds, and text.
• Graphic Design: Find complementary colors for illustrations, infographics, and marketing materials.
• Digital Art: Explore color harmonies to create visually appealing compositions and color schemes.
• CSS Development: Create gradient backgrounds with ready-to-use CSS code for modern web designs.

Understanding Color Harmonies

• Complementary: Colors opposite on the color wheel create high contrast and vibrant designs. Perfect for call-to-action buttons.
• Analogous: Adjacent colors create harmonious, serene designs. Ideal for backgrounds and cohesive layouts.
• Triadic: Three evenly spaced colors offer vibrant yet balanced schemes. Great for playful, energetic designs.
• Split Complementary: A base color plus two adjacent to its complement provides contrast with less tension than complementary.
• Tetradic: Four colors in two complementary pairs offer rich, varied palettes for complex designs.
• Monochromatic: Variations of a single hue create sophisticated, cohesive designs with subtle depth.

Tips & Best Practices

• Test Accessibility: Ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors (minimum 4.5:1 ratio for normal text).
• Use 60-30-10 Rule: In your palette, use 60% dominant color, 30% secondary color, and 10% accent color for balanced designs.
• Consider Context: Colors appear different on various screens and in different lighting. Test your colors in multiple environments.
• Save Your Palettes: Export generated palettes for future reference and to maintain consistency across projects.
• Start with Grayscale: Design in grayscale first, then add color to ensure your design works without relying on color alone.
• Use Gradients Sparingly: Gradients can add depth, but overuse can make designs look dated. Use them purposefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

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