A color picker is a tool used to select and identify specific colors from a color palette or image. It's commonly used in graphic design, web development, and digital art.
Color pickers typically allow users to choose colors from a variety of sources, including:
Color Palette: A pre-defined set of colors that are available for selection. This may include standard color palettes such as RGB, CMYK, or Pantone, or custom palettes created by the user.
Image: Users can select colors from an image by clicking on a specific pixel or area. This can be useful for matching colors or creating a cohesive color scheme.
Color Wheel: A visual representation of color relationships that allows users to select colors based on their relationship to other colors on the wheel.
Once a color is selected, the color picker provides the color value in various formats such as RGB, HEX, or HSL, which can be used in various applications such as digital art, web development, and graphic design.
Color pickers are available as standalone applications, browser extensions, and integrated into various software tools such as Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, and Sketch.
Some popular color picker tools include Adobe Color, Coolors, and ColorZilla. It's important to note that accurate color representation can vary depending on the user's screen calibration and lighting conditions, so it's important to test colors in different contexts before finalizing their use.
