📌 Introduction
Color Picker Pro is a powerful professional online color tool that integrates eye dropper, color conversion, favorites, contrast checker, CSS generator, and many other practical features. Whether you're a frontend developer, UI designer, or graphic designer, this tool will significantly boost your productivity.
✨ Features
1. Eye Dropper
Click the "Eye Dropper" button to pick colors from anywhere on your screen using the EyeDropper API. Supports Chrome 95+ and Edge 95+ (requires HTTPS).
2. Color Palette
Click the "Palette" button to open the native system color picker and freely select any color.
3. Random Color
Click the "Random" button to generate a random color instantly—perfect for inspiration.
4. Image Color Picker
Click the "Image" button to upload an image, then click anywhere on the image to pick a color. This is the perfect alternative when Eye Dropper is unavailable.
5. Manual Input
Enter color values directly in the input field. Three formats are supported:
- HEX format:
#FF0000orFF0000 - RGB format:
rgb(255, 0, 0) - HSL format:
hsl(0, 100%, 50%) - Click "Preview" to apply the color.
6. Color Conversion & Copy
The tool displays the current color in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats in real-time. Click any value to copy it to your clipboard instantly.
7. Contrast Checker
The tool automatically calculates contrast ratios against white and black, following WCAG accessibility standards:
- ✅ White text is readable: contrast ≥ 4.5:1
- ⚠️ White text is acceptable: contrast ≥ 3:1
- ❌ Consider using black text: contrast < 3:1
The preview block shows live white and black text visibility.
8. Color Harmony Suggestions
Automatically calculates and suggests harmonious colors based on the current color:
- Complementary: The opposite color on the wheel, high contrast
- Analogous: Adjacent colors (±30°), harmonious and unified
- Triadic: Colors spaced 120° apart, vibrant and balanced
9. Favorites
Click the ⭐ icon on any history color to save it to your favorites. Favorites are stored separately and won't be cleared with history.
10. History
Automatically saves your last 12 picked colors. Hover over any swatch to reveal the delete button.
11. CSS Code Generator
The tool generates three commonly used CSS snippets. Click any line to copy:
color: #xxx;background-color: #xxx;border-color: #xxx;
12. Batch Export
Click the download button to export your history and favorites as a JSON file for backup or migration.
13. Preset Palette
16 commonly used colors are built-in—click to select instantly.
📖 How to Use
Step 1: Pick a Color
Choose any of these methods to get a color:
- Click "Eye Dropper" to pick from your screen
- Click "Palette" to use the system color picker
- Click "Random" for a random color
- Click "Image" to upload and pick from an image
- Type a color value directly into the input field
Step 2: View Color Values
After picking, HEX, RGB, and HSL values are displayed below. Click any value to copy it.
Step 3: Save Favorites
Click the ⭐ icon on any history color to save it to your favorites.
Step 4: Copy CSS Code
Click any line in the CSS code section to copy the corresponding style rule.
💡 FAQ
Q: Why does Eye Dropper say "not supported"?
A: Eye Dropper requires the EyeDropper API, available in Chrome 95+ and Edge 95+. The site must also be served over HTTPS.
Q: How can I pick colors without HTTPS?
A: Use the "Image" feature—upload an image and click on it to pick colors. This works everywhere.
Q: Will my favorites be cleared?
A: No. Favorites and history are stored separately. Clearing history does not affect favorites.
Q: What color formats can I enter?
A: HEX (#FF0000), RGB (rgb(255,0,0)), and HSL (hsl(0,100%,50%)) are all supported.
Q: How do I know if text will be readable?
A: Check the contrast badge and preview text in the color block. Green means good, red means consider changing the text color.
🔧 Tips
- Save brand colors to favorites for quick access
- Use color harmony suggestions to build color schemes fast
- Copy CSS code directly to speed up development
- Export colors regularly to back up your data
