🎨 HTML Color Code Picker - Complete Tutorial

Master color selection and code generation!

What is HTML Color Code Picker?

HTML Color Code Picker is a free online tool that helps you select colors from a palette or use a color picker to get HTML color codes. It displays colors in multiple formats including Hex, RGB, and HSL, with easy copy functionality. Perfect for web developers, designers, and anyone working with colors.

Whether you're designing a website, choosing colors for a presentation, or working on any creative project, this tool makes it easy to find the perfect color and get its code in the format you need.

Understanding Color Formats

Hexadecimal (Hex)

Hexadecimal is the most common format for web colors. It uses a # followed by six hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F) representing red, green, and blue values.

Examples:
#FF0000 - Red
#00FF00 - Green
#0000FF - Blue
#000000 - Black
#FFFFFF - White

Hex format: #RRGGBB where RR is red, GG is green, and BB is blue, each ranging from 00 (none) to FF (maximum).

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)

RGB values represent the intensity of red, green, and blue components, each ranging from 0 to 255.

Examples:
rgb(255, 0, 0) - Red
rgb(0, 255, 0) - Green
rgb(0, 0, 255) - Blue
rgb(255, 255, 255) - White
rgb(0, 0, 0) - Black

HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness)

HSL represents colors using hue (color type), saturation (intensity), and lightness (brightness). Hue is in degrees (0-360), saturation and lightness are percentages (0-100%).

Examples:
hsl(0, 100%, 50%) - Red
hsl(120, 100%, 50%) - Green
hsl(240, 100%, 50%) - Blue
hsl(0, 0%, 100%) - White
hsl(0, 0%, 0%) - Black

How to Use HTML Color Code Picker

Step-by-Step Instructions

Choose a Color: Click on a color from the palette or use the color picker
View Color Codes: See the selected color in Hex, RGB, and HSL formats
Copy Codes: Click on any color code to copy it to your clipboard
Use Your Color: Paste the color code into your CSS, HTML, or design tool

Using the Color Palette

Browse common colors in the palette
Click any color to select it
View its codes in all formats
Copy the format you need

Using the Color Picker

Open the color picker for more control
Select any color with precise control
See real-time preview of your selection
Get codes for any color you choose

Common Use Cases

Web Development

Web developers use color codes for:

CSS color properties (background-color, color, border-color, etc.)
HTML attributes (bgcolor, though CSS is preferred)
Theme colors and design systems
Brand color consistency
Responsive design color schemes

Graphic Design

Designers use color codes for:

Choosing color palettes
Matching colors between tools
Creating consistent color schemes
Converting between color formats
Accessibility (checking contrast ratios)

Digital Art

Artists use color codes for:

Consistent color selection
Converting colors between formats
Matching colors across platforms
Creating color palettes

Tips and Best Practices

💡 Pro Tip: When working with CSS, Hex format is most commonly used. RGB format can include alpha transparency (rgba), and HSL is great for creating color variations (adjusting lightness/saturation).

Choosing Colors

Consider accessibility - ensure text is readable on backgrounds
Use consistent color schemes across your project
Test colors on different devices and screens
Consider color blindness when selecting palettes

Format Selection

Hex: Most common for web, compact format
RGB: Good for transparency (rgba), more readable
HSL: Excellent for creating color variations, intuitive for some designers

Color Theory Basics

Primary Colors

In RGB color model: Red, Green, and Blue are the primary colors. All other colors are created by mixing these three.

Color Relationships

Complementary Colors: Colors opposite on the color wheel (e.g., red and cyan)
Analogous Colors: Colors next to each other on the color wheel
Triadic Colors: Three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel

Web Color Standards

Web-Safe Colors

While modern displays support millions of colors, some classic "web-safe" colors are guaranteed to display consistently across all systems. These use only 00, 33, 66, 99, CC, and FF for each RGB component.

Common Color Codes

Common Colors:
Black: #000000 or rgb(0, 0, 0)
White: #FFFFFF or rgb(255, 255, 255)
Red: #FF0000 or rgb(255, 0, 0)
Green: #00FF00 or rgb(0, 255, 0)
Blue: #0000FF or rgb(0, 0, 255)
Yellow: #FFFF00 or rgb(255, 255, 0)
Cyan: #00FFFF or rgb(0, 255, 255)
Magenta: #FF00FF or rgb(255, 0, 255)

Getting Started

Ready to start picking colors? Simply click on a color from the palette or use the color picker to find your perfect color. Copy the format you need and use it in your project!

Use Color Picker Now →

Frequently Asked Questions

Which color format should I use?

Hex is most common for web development. RGB is good when you need transparency (rgba). HSL is great for creating color variations. Choose based on your needs and preferences!

Can I use these codes in CSS?

Yes! All formats work in CSS. Hex and RGB are most common: color: #FF5733; or color: rgb(255, 87, 51);

What's the difference between RGB and HSL?

RGB represents colors as red, green, and blue intensity. HSL represents colors as hue (color type), saturation (intensity), and lightness (brightness). HSL can be more intuitive for creating color variations.

Can I convert between formats?

The tool shows all formats simultaneously, so you can see the equivalent RGB for any Hex code, or vice versa. Use whichever format is convenient for your project!

Are the colors web-safe?

Modern displays support millions of colors, so web-safe colors are less critical than they once were. However, the tool includes common, reliable colors that work well across platforms.