The Color Picker is our flagship tool. It lets you explore any color in detail — see its hex, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, plus a full palette of related colors.
How to use it:
Click the color wheel or type a hex code (like #6366F1) in the input box.
Use the sliders to fine-tune hue, saturation, and lightness.
Scroll down to see automatically generated harmonies: complementary, analogous, triadic, and more.
Click any color value to copy it to your clipboard.
Use the shade/tint palette to find lighter or darker versions of the same color.
💡 Pro tip: Click the eyedropper icon (in supported browsers) to pick a color from anywhere on your screen — even from outside the browser window.
Create beautiful CSS gradients in seconds. Supports linear, radial, and conic gradients with up to 5 color stops.
How to use it:
Choose a gradient type: Linear, Radial, or Conic.
Add or remove color stops using the + and – buttons (2-5 stops supported).
Click each color stop to change its color and position.
Use the angle slider (for linear) or shape controls (for radial) to adjust the gradient direction.
Click "Copy CSS" to copy the full gradient code to your clipboard.
Try a preset from the gallery below to get started fast.
💡 Pro tip: For subtle, professional gradients, choose two colors that are close in hue — like blue to purple, or pink to orange. The closer the hues, the smoother the blend.
Check if your text and background colors meet WCAG accessibility standards. Essential for making sure your website is usable by everyone.
How to use it:
Enter a text color and a background color (or click to use the color picker).
Instantly see the contrast ratio and pass/fail status for WCAG AA and AAA standards.
Use the live preview to see how sample text looks with your color pair.
Try the "auto-adjust" feature — we'll nudge the colors slightly to make them pass while staying as close as possible to your original.
WCAG standards at a glance:
AA Normal: 4.5:1 minimum contrast for body text
AA Large: 3:1 minimum for large text (18pt+ or 14pt bold+)
AAA Normal: 7:1 minimum for enhanced accessibility
AAA Large: 4.5:1 minimum for large text
💡 Pro tip: Contrast requirements are lower for large text because larger text is inherently easier to read. Text counts as "large" at 18pt (24px) or above, or 14pt (18.66px) bold or above.
Generate beautiful, cohesive color palettes from a single base color. Perfect for finding a full design system palette in seconds.
How to use it:
Enter a base color — this will be the "anchor" of your palette.
Choose a palette style: Complementary, Analogous, Triadic, Split Complementary, Tetradic, Monochromatic, or Random.
Your palette generates instantly. Click any color to copy its hex code.
Use the shuffle button to generate variations.
Export as CSS, SCSS, or JSON for use in your project.
💡 Pro tip: Start with a monochromatic palette for a clean, professional look. It's nearly impossible to make something that looks bad with a single hue.
Find the name of any color. We match your color against a library of over 1,500 named colors to find the closest match.
How to use it:
Enter a hex code or use the color picker to select a color.
Instantly see the closest named color match, along with the color's hex, RGB, and HSL values.
Scroll down to see similar named colors ranked by similarity.
Click any color name to copy its hex code.
Our color name database includes:
All 148 standard CSS/HTML named colors
X11 color names
Popular designer palette colors
Pantone-inspired names
💡 Pro tip: Need to communicate a color to a client or teammate? Use the color name instead of the hex code — "dusty rose" is much easier to remember than "#D4869C."
Create beautiful CSS box-shadows with a visual editor. Adjust blur, spread, distance, color, and opacity in real time.
How to use it:
Use the sliders to adjust offset-X, offset-Y, blur radius, spread radius, and opacity.
Choose a shadow color — try colored shadows for a modern look.
Add multiple shadow layers for depth (click "Add Layer").
See a live preview of the shadow on the demo card.
Click "Copy CSS" to copy the full box-shadow code.
💡 Pro tip: For natural-looking shadows, use multiple layers: a soft, large shadow (far light) and a sharper, smaller shadow (near light). This mimics how real light works.
All HexColor Pro tools support these common shortcuts and features:
Click to copy: Click any hex, RGB, or HSL value to copy it to your clipboard.
Color input: You can paste any valid CSS color — hex, rgb(), hsl(), or even color names.
# is optional: When typing a hex code, you can skip the # symbol.
3-digit hex: Short hex codes like #f00 work everywhere.
Dark mode: The site follows your system's dark mode preference automatically.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is HexColor Pro free to use?
Yes! All tools on HexColor Pro are completely free to use. There's no sign-up required and no hidden fees.
Do I need to install anything?
No. HexColor Pro runs entirely in your web browser. Just visit the site and start using the tools — no downloads, no plugins, no account needed.
Does HexColor Pro work offline?
Most of our tools work even if your internet connection drops, since all the color calculations happen in your browser. Just bookmark the page and you're good to go.
Are the colors accurate?
All color conversions use standard math formulas (sRGB color space). Your display will affect how colors look, but the values are mathematically correct.
Can I suggest a new tool?
Absolutely! We're always adding new tools. Use the contact page to send us your suggestions.
What browsers are supported?
All modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Brave. Some advanced features (like the eyedropper tool) may only work in Chromium-based browsers.