Color Picker — HEX, RGB, HSL Color Converter [2026]
Free online color picker tool. Pick any color and get HEX, RGB, HSL, and CSS values instantly. Generate color palettes and copy color codes. Works in your browser.
HEX: #3B82F6RGB: rgb(59, 130, 246)HSL: hsl(217, 91%, 60%)Shades & Tints
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What is Color Picker?
How to Use Color Picker
1. Use the color input to pick a color visually, or type a HEX, RGB, or HSL value directly. 2. All color formats update in real time as you change the color. 3. Click any Copy button to copy the color value in your preferred format. 4. The tool also shows lighter and darker shades of your selected color for quick palette generation.
How Color Picker Works
Common Use Cases
- Picking colors for CSS styling and web design
- Converting between HEX, RGB, and HSL color formats
- Generating lighter and darker shades of a brand color
- Finding the exact color code for a specific color
- Creating consistent color palettes for design systems
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between HEX, RGB, and HSL?▼
HEX uses a 6-character hexadecimal string (#FF5733). RGB specifies red, green, and blue values from 0-255 (rgb(255, 87, 51)). HSL uses hue (0-360 degrees), saturation (0-100%), and lightness (0-100%) (hsl(11, 100%, 60%)). All three can represent the same colors.
Which color format should I use in CSS?▼
All three formats work in CSS. HEX is the most compact and widely used. RGB is intuitive for opacity (rgba). HSL is best for programmatically generating color variations since adjusting lightness creates natural tints and shades.
How do I find a lighter or darker version of a color?▼
The easiest way is using HSL: increase lightness for a lighter shade, decrease for darker. This tool automatically generates tints (lighter) and shades (darker) of your selected color.
Is my data sent to a server?▼
No. All color calculations happen entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No data is sent to any server.