HEX Code Picker

Generate exact HEX color codes, harmonies, and palettes for your design projects. The ultimate tool for finding the perfect color.

Hex

#FF6600

RGB

255, 102, 0

HSL

24, 100%, 50%

Color Harmony

#FF6600

Harmony Palette

The Ultimate Guide to HEX Codes

What is a HEX Code?

A HEX Code is a hexadecimal way of representing a color in RGB format by combining three red, green and blue byte values. It is the most popular format for defining colors in web design. A HEX Code consists of a pound sign (#) followed by 6 characters, e.g., #FF5733.

RR Red Intensity
(00 to FF)

GG Green Intensity
(00 to FF)

BB Blue Intensity
(00 to FF)

Why use a HEX Code?

The HEX Code format is the standard for HTML and CSS. It offers a compact code that works across all browsers and devices, ensuring your design looks consistent everywhere.

HEX Code vs RGB

While HEX Codes are perfect for code copy-pasting, RGB values (0-255) are easier for understanding color composition mathematically. Our tool converts between them instantly.

16 Million Colors

With 256 alphanumeric combinations for each of the three channels, a standard 6-digit HEX Code can represent over 16,777,216 distinct colors.

8-Digit HEX Codes

Modern CSS supports an 8-digit HEX Code format (#RRGGBBAA), where the last two digits define transparency (alpha channel), eliminating the need for RGBA.

Web Accessibility

Using precise HEX Codes ensures consistent contrast ratios for text and backgrounds, helping you meet WCAG standards for an inclusive user experience.

CSS Variables

Define your brand colors once using HEX Codes in CSS custom properties (variables), making them easy to reuse and update across your entire stylesheet.

Common Questions about HEX Codes

How do I find a HEX code from an image?

To accurately find a HEX code from an image, utilize our advanced Image to HEX Picker tool. By uploading your photo or design mockup, our tool scans the raw pixel data. Simply click on any area to instantly generate the precise 6-digit hexadecimal value (e.g., #3B82F6), along with its RGB and HSL equivalents. This is essential for matching brand colors from logos or photos.

What is the HEX code for white and black?

The HEX code for pure white is #FFFFFF. This represents the maximum intensity (FF or 255) for Red, Green, and Blue light channels combined. Conversely, the code for pure black is #000000, representing zero intensity (00) for all color channels.

Can I use 3-digit HEX codes?

Yes, absolutely. A 3-digit HEX code is a standard CSS shorthand. The browser automatically duplicates each digit to form the full 6-digit code. For example, #F0A is interpreted exactly as #FF00AA. Using 3-digit codes can help reduce CSS file size and keep your code cleaner.

How do I use HEX codes in HTML and CSS?

To use a HEX code in web development, simply add it to your CSS properties. Ideally, you should define it in the :root or usage class.

Example: color: #FF5733; change the text color, while background-color: #3B82F6; changes the background. You can specificy these values in your external stylesheet (.css file) or inline styles.