Screen Color Picker
Pick colors from anywhere on your screen using the browser's EyeDropper tool, save colors to history, and analyze color properties.
Screen Color Picker
Ready to pick colors from your screen
Selected Color History
Dark Orange #FF8C00
Dark Orange (#FF8C00) color RGB value is (255, 140, 0). The hex color red value is 255, green is 140, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 33°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 45 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent. In HSV, the color holds 33°, 100% saturation, and 100% value, while the LAB representation is 68, 49, 80.
Color Harmonies
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)
Complementary
Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)
Tetradic
Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel
Square
Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)
Monochromatic
Variations of a single hue
Color Variations
Color Conversion
Contrast Checker WCAG 2.1
WCAG Guidelines: Text should have a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text (18pt+ or bold 14pt+).
Blindness Simulator
Protanopia
Red-blind (L-cone absent)
Deuteranopia
Green-blind (M-cone absent)
Tritanopia
Blue-blind (S-cone absent)
Achromatopsia
Complete color blindness
Screen Color Picker Tool by ColorMean
The Screen Color Picker on ColorMean.com lets you pick colors from anywhere on your screen using the browser's EyeDropper feature. Click once, hover anywhere on the visible screen, and capture the exact color instantly. Skip screenshots, uploads, and guesswork!
Fast & Lightweight
This tool works directly inside your browser — no downloads, no uploads, just instant color picking.
What Is a Screen Color Picker?
A screen color picker reads color values from any visible pixel on your screen. It doesn't limit you to images or color boxes — scan real elements like:
💡 Pro Tip: This online screen color selector turns a simple click into complete color data. Once selected, the tool analyzes the color and shows its properties in multiple formats for accurate reuse across projects.
How the Screen Color Picker Works
Open the Tool
Navigate to the Screen Color Picker on ColorMean
Activate EyeDropper
Click the "Pick Color from Screen" button
Select Color
Move your cursor anywhere on screen and click to capture
Analyze & Save
View detailed color data and save to history automatically
Important Usage Notice
This Screen Color Picker works only on desktop browsers (Chrome, Edge, Opera). Mobile browsers do not support the EyeDropper feature yet.
For mobile and desktop compatibility, use the alternative tools below instead.
Color Data You Get Instantly
HEX Value
Example: #6928EC
- Used in web design & CSS
- Perfect for UI styling
- Standard for digital colors
RGB Values
Format: Red, Green, Blue levels
- Ideal for screen-based designs
- Adjust brightness easily
- Standard for monitors & displays
HSL Values
Format: Hue, Saturation, Lightness
- Easy visual adjustment
- Create variations quickly
- Human-friendly format
CMYK Values
Used for: Print workflows
- Match screen to print colors
- Professional printing preparation
- Accurate color reproduction
Color History for Easy Reuse
The tool automatically saves picked colors to your personal color history. Perfect when sampling multiple colors from the same screen or project.
Revisit Selections
Access previously picked colors anytime
Copy Values Again
Quick copy of saved color codes
Compare Colors
Side-by-side comparison of multiple colors
Download History
Export your color palette as PNG
Why This Tool Stands Out
Pixel-Perfect Accuracy
Reads real screen pixels for true color values, not approximations
Instant Results
No uploads, no processing time — just click and capture
Comprehensive Analysis
Get HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK, and LAB values in one view
Workflow Integration
Perfect for UI audits, design matching, and quick color reviews
Other Color Tools on ColorMean
Image Color Picker
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Try Image Color Picker →Color Picker
Select colors manually using intuitive sliders and inputs. Full control over hue, saturation, and brightness.
Try Color Picker →Image Color Palette Generator
Extract complete color palettes from images. Get harmonious color schemes automatically.
Try Palette Generator →💡 Each tool serves a specific purpose. Choose the one that fits your workflow and device requirements best!
Color Psychology Insights
Red & Orange
Energy, excitement, urgency. Great for calls-to-action and attention-grabbing elements.
Blue & Green
Trust, calm, growth. Ideal for healthcare, finance, and environmental brands.
Yellow & Gold
Optimism, creativity, warmth. Perfect for creative industries and joyful messaging.
Purple & Violet
Luxury, spirituality, innovation. Often used in beauty, tech, and premium products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! The Screen Color Picker on ColorMean is completely free. No sign-ups, no subscriptions, no hidden fees.
The EyeDropper API is currently supported by Chrome (95+), Edge (95+), and Opera (81+) on desktop. Safari and Firefox do not support it yet, nor do any mobile browsers.
It's pixel-perfect! The tool reads the exact RGB values from your screen pixels. Accuracy depends on your monitor calibration, but the tool itself provides exact pixel data.
Colors themselves aren't copyrighted, but be mindful of where you pick colors from. Avoid picking trademarked color schemes or proprietary designs without permission.
Your color history is saved locally in your browser's storage. It remains until you clear your browser data or use the "Clear All" button in the tool.