Screen Color Picker
Pick any color from your screen and get its HEX, RGB, HSL, and OKLCH values instantly.
How to use Screen Color Picker
Frequently Asked Questions
Which browsers support the screen color picker?
The EyeDropper API that powers this tool is supported in Chrome 95+, Edge 95+, and Brave. Firefox and Safari do not currently support it. On unsupported browsers, the tool shows a fallback standard color picker input that lets you enter colors manually but cannot sample from the screen. Check Can I Use for the latest browser support status.
Can I pick colors from outside the browser window?
Yes — the EyeDropper API can sample colors from the entire screen, not just the browser window. While the picker cursor is active, you can move it over other windows, desktop elements, and any other visible content on your display. This makes it useful for matching colors from native apps, design tools, or any other on-screen content.
Is the picked color always pixel-accurate?
The EyeDropper samples the exact pixel color at the cursor position as rendered on screen, accounting for display scaling and browser rendering. On HiDPI (Retina) displays, it samples at the logical pixel level. Anti-aliased edges, transparency effects, and CSS gradients may produce in-between color values at transition pixels rather than the intended pure color.
What is the difference between HEX, RGB, HSL, and OKLCH color formats?
All four describe the same color in different encodings. HEX is the most common in CSS and design tools. RGB expresses the same values in decimal, useful in JavaScript and CSS functions. HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) is more intuitive for adjusting colors — change lightness to get tints and shades. OKLCH is a modern perceptually uniform format where equal numeric changes produce equal perceived color differences.
Can I pick a color from an image on a webpage?
Yes. With the eyedropper active, move the cursor over any image visible in the browser or anywhere on your screen and click. The color at the exact pixel position is sampled. This is useful for extracting brand colors from a company logo, matching a color from a design mockup, or identifying the exact shade used in a chart or infographic.
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