Hex Color Picker

Free hex color picker with multiple output formats: HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK. Features interactive color picker, RGB/HSL sliders, color harmonies (complementary, triadic, analogous), WCAG contrast checker for accessibility, and saveable color palettes.

HEX Code

#7C3AED

HEX

#7C3AED

RGB

rgb(124, 58, 237)

HSL

hsl(262, 83%, 58%)

CMYK

cmyk(48%, 76%, 0%, 7%)

RGB Sliders

Red

124

Green

Blue

237

HSL Sliders

Hue

262deg

Saturation

83%

Lightness

58%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Triadic

Analogous

Split-Complementary

WCAG Contrast Checker

Text Color

Background Color

Sample Text Preview
Contrast Ratio: 5.70:1

PASS

AA Normal

4.5:1

PASS

AA Large

3:1

FAIL

AAA Normal

7:1

PASS

AAA Large

4.5:1

Color Formats Reference

HEX6-digit hexadecimal. Most common web format.

RGBRed, Green, Blue channels (0-255 each).

HSLHue, Saturation, Lightness. Intuitive for design.

CMYKCyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key. Used in print.

CSS Named147 predefined color keywords in CSS.

WCAGWeb accessibility guidelines for contrast ratios.

How to Use Hex Color Picker

1Use the color picker or enter a color code manually.
2View the color in all formats (HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK).
3Check color harmonies for design inspiration.
4Use the contrast checker for accessibility compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hex color code?▾

A hex color code is a 6-character code starting with # that represents a color using hexadecimal values. The format is #RRGGBB where each pair is 00-FF (0-255 in decimal).

What is WCAG contrast?▾

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) requires a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text (AA) and 7:1 for enhanced (AAA). This ensures text is readable for people with visual impairments.

What are complementary colors?▾

Complementary colors are opposite each other on the color wheel (e.g., red and green, blue and orange). They create high contrast and visual impact when used together.

About Hex Color Picker

NexTool's Hex Color Picker is completely free to use with no sign-up required. Your data is processed directly in your browser and never sent to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and instant results.