Is PickColor free?
Yes. The color picker and palette generator are free to use.
Do I need to create an account?
No. You can choose and copy colors without signing in.
What is a HEX color code?
A HEX code is a six-digit hexadecimal representation of red, green and blue channel values, such as #7C3AED.
What does RGB mean?
RGB stands for red, green and blue. Each channel is commonly expressed from 0 to 255.
What is a complementary palette?
Complementary colors sit opposite one another on a color wheel and can create strong contrast.
Can I use the colors commercially?
Yes. Standard color values themselves are not exclusive to this website. You are responsible for checking third-party trademarks or branding rights in your final design.
Does the generator send my selected colors to a server?
No. The interactive palette calculations run in your browser. Other website infrastructure, such as hosting logs, may still process technical request data.
Why does a color look different on another screen?
Display calibration, brightness, color profiles and ambient light can affect appearance.