Help & User Guide

Master the Hex Color Studio Pro - Your complete color toolkit

🚀 Getting Started

Welcome to Hex Color Studio Pro!

Your all-in-one color manipulation and analysis tool. Whether you're a designer, developer, or color enthusiast, this tool provides everything you need to work with colors professionally.

Quick Start Guide

Choose Your Tool

Navigate between tabs: H Editor (image color picking), Color Wheel (color selection), Gradient (gradient creation), and Contrast (accessibility testing).

Upload or Use Default Image

In the H Editor tab, upload your own image or use the default test image to start picking colors immediately.

Pick Colors

Click anywhere on the image to pick colors. Use the magnifier tool for precise pixel-level selection.

Copy & Export

Copy colors in multiple formats (HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK) and export your color palette for use in other applications.

Pro Tip

Use the fullscreen mode for detailed color picking on large images. Press the fullscreen button in the H Editor tab for an immersive experience!

🎨 Features Overview

🎯 H Editor (Image Color Picker)

Upload images and pick colors with pixel-perfect precision. Features magnifier tool, zoom controls, and fullscreen mode for detailed work.

🌈 Color Wheel

Interactive HSL color picker with real-time preview. Adjust hue, saturation, and lightness with intuitive sliders.

🎨 Gradient Generator

Create beautiful gradients with multiple color stops. Supports linear, radial, and conic gradients with CSS export.

♿ Contrast Checker

Test color combinations for WCAG accessibility compliance. Ensures your designs are readable for everyone.

📱 Screen Color Picker

Pick colors from anywhere on your screen using the native eyedropper API (Chrome/Edge browsers).

🎪 Multiple Color Formats

Work with HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK, XYZ, Yxy, Hunter Lab, and CIE-Lab color formats with instant conversion.

💾 Export & Copy

Export color palettes in JSON, CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind CSS formats. One-click copying for all color values.

⏱️ Time Tracker

Track your design session time with beautiful flip-clock animations. Monitor productivity and session duration.

Image Editing Tools

Zoom Controls: Zoom in/out up to the image's original size for precise color picking
Grid Overlay: Toggle pixel grid for exact pixel targeting
Enhance Tool: Improve image quality with one-click enhancement
Pixelate Effect: Apply artistic pixelation effects to images
Flip Tool: Flip images horizontally, vertically, or both
Fullscreen Mode: Immersive editing experience for detailed work

🎨 Color Examples & Inspiration

Popular Color Palettes

🌅 Sunset Palette

Vibrant Orange

HEX: #FF6B35 | RGB: 255, 107, 53 | HSL: 16°, 100%, 60%

Golden Yellow

HEX: #F7931E | RGB: 247, 147, 30 | HSL: 32°, 93%, 54%

Bright Yellow

HEX: #FFD23F | RGB: 255, 210, 63 | HSL: 46°, 100%, 62%

🌊 Ocean Palette

Deep Teal

HEX: #006A6B | RGB: 0, 106, 107 | HSL: 181°, 100%, 21%

Ocean Blue

HEX: #0081A7 | RGB: 0, 129, 167 | HSL: 194°, 100%, 33%

Turquoise

HEX: #00AFB9 | RGB: 0, 175, 185 | HSL: 183°, 100%, 36%

🌸 Pastel Palette

Soft Pink

HEX: #FFB3BA | RGB: 255, 179, 186 | HSL: 354°, 100%, 85%

Peach

HEX: #FFDFBA | RGB: 255, 223, 186 | HSL: 32°, 100%, 86%

Light Yellow

HEX: #FFFFBA | RGB: 255, 255, 186 | HSL: 60°, 100%, 86%

Mint Green

HEX: #BAFFC9 | RGB: 186, 255, 201 | HSL: 133°, 100%, 86%

Sky Blue

HEX: #BAE1FF | RGB: 186, 225, 255 | HSL: 206°, 100%, 86%

🎯 Brand Colors

Twitter Blue

HEX: #1DA1F2 | RGB: 29, 161, 242 | HSL: 203°, 89%, 53%

Facebook Blue

HEX: #4267B2 | RGB: 66, 103, 178 | HSL: 220°, 46%, 48%

YouTube Red

HEX: #FF0000 | RGB: 255, 0, 0 | HSL: 0°, 100%, 50%

Color Psychology

Colors evoke emotions! Red energizes, blue calms, green represents nature, and purple suggests luxury. Use this knowledge when choosing your palette!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1. Go to the "H Editor" tab

2. Click "Upload Image" in the right panel

3. Select your image file (JPG, PNG, GIF supported)

4. Click anywhere on the uploaded image to pick colors

5. Use the magnifier tool for precise pixel selection

Make sure you're in the "H Editor" tab and the eyedropper tool is active (highlighted). The magnifier appears when you hover over the image with the eyedropper tool selected.

Click the "Pick color from screen" button at the top of the workspace. This feature requires Chrome 95+ or Edge 95+ browsers. Your cursor will change to an eyedropper, allowing you to pick colors from anywhere on your screen.

We support all major color formats:

HEX: #FF5733 (web standard)
RGB: rgb(255, 87, 51) (screen colors)
HSL: hsl(16, 100%, 60%) (intuitive)
CMYK: cmyk(0, 66, 80, 0) (print colors)
XYZ, Yxy, Hunter Lab, CIE-Lab: (professional color spaces)

Use the "Contrast" tab to test color combinations:

1. Enter your background color in the first field

2. Enter your text color in the second field

3. Check the WCAG compliance results

4. Aim for AA compliance (4.5:1 ratio) for normal text

Yes! Use the Export panel on the right side:

JSON: For data storage and APIs
CSS: CSS custom properties
SCSS: Sass variables
TW: Tailwind CSS configuration

Color appearance varies due to:

Different screen technologies (LCD, OLED, etc.)
Display calibration and color profiles
Brightness and ambient lighting
Browser color management

For critical color work, use a calibrated monitor and professional color tools.

1. Go to the "Gradient" tab

2. Choose gradient type (Linear, Radial, or Conic)

3. Click on the gradient track to add color stops

4. Adjust colors and positions of each stop

5. Copy the generated CSS code

Supported formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and SVG. For best results, use high-quality images. Large images are automatically optimized for performance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

🎯 Precision Color Picking

Use the zoom controls to get closer to specific pixels
Enable the grid overlay to see individual pixels clearly
The magnifier tool shows a 9x9 pixel grid around your cursor
In fullscreen mode, you get more screen space for detailed work

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts

Esc - Close modals and dropdowns
Ctrl/Cmd + C - Copy selected color values
F11 - Browser fullscreen (works with our fullscreen mode)

🎨 Color Theory Tips

Complementary Colors: Use colors opposite on the color wheel for high contrast
Analogous Colors: Use neighboring colors for harmony
Triadic Colors: Use three evenly spaced colors for vibrant palettes
60-30-10 Rule: Use 60% dominant color, 30% secondary, 10% accent

♿ Accessibility Best Practices

Always test color combinations in the Contrast tab
Aim for 4.5:1 contrast ratio for normal text
Use 3:1 contrast ratio for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold)
Don't rely on color alone to convey information
Test your designs with colorblind simulators

🚀 Workflow Optimization

Start with the Color Wheel to explore color relationships
Use H Editor to extract colors from inspiration images
Test accessibility with the Contrast tab early in your design process
Save time by using the Export panel to generate code
Use the Time Tracker to monitor your design sessions

📱 Mobile & Touch Tips

On touch devices, tap and hold for precise color picking
Use two-finger gestures to zoom in/out on images
The interface adapts to smaller screens automatically
All features work on tablets and mobile devices

Pro Designer Tip

Create a mood board by uploading multiple inspiration images and extracting their color palettes. This helps maintain consistency across your design projects!

🔧 Troubleshooting

Magnifier not showing: Ensure eyedropper tool is active
Colors look wrong: Check your monitor calibration
Can't upload images: Try smaller file sizes or different formats
Screen picker not working: Use Chrome 95+ or Edge 95+
Slow performance: Try smaller images or close other browser tabs