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How to Find Color Code on Website?

Published in Color Identification 3 mins read

Finding a color code from a website is straightforward using browser developer tools or extensions. You can easily identify the hex color code or RGB color code of any element on a webpage.

Inspect Element Using Browser Developer Tools

Most modern web browsers have built-in developer tools that allow you to inspect the HTML and CSS of a webpage, revealing the color codes used.

  1. Open Developer Tools: Right-click on the element whose color you want to find and select "Inspect" or "Inspect Element". Alternatively, you can press F12 (or Cmd+Opt+I on macOS).
  2. Locate the Element: The developer tools will open, highlighting the selected element in the HTML structure.
  3. Find the Color Code: In the "Styles" or "Computed" tab, look for the CSS properties that define the color of the element (e.g., color, background-color, border-color). The color code will be displayed in either hex (#RRGGBB), RGB (rgb(red, green, blue)), or HSL (hsl(hue, saturation, lightness)) format.
    • Example: You might see background-color: #f0f0f0; or color: rgb(255, 0, 0);.
  4. Hover and View: According to the reference, you can hover over an element within the developer tools, and the color code (both hex and RGB) will often be displayed directly above the selected element.

Using Browser Extensions

Several browser extensions simplify the process of finding color codes. These extensions typically allow you to hover over any element on a webpage and instantly see its color code.

Example: ColorZilla

  1. Install the Extension: Add the ColorZilla extension to your browser (available for Chrome and Firefox).
  2. Activate the Extension: Click on the ColorZilla icon in your browser's toolbar.
  3. Pick Color From Page: Select the "Pick Color From Page" option.
  4. Hover and Click: Hover over the element whose color you want to identify. The extension will display the color code. Click on the element to copy the color code to your clipboard.

Summary

Here is a comparison of the methods discussed:

Method Description Pros Cons
Developer Tools Using the built-in developer tools of your browser to inspect the HTML and CSS of a webpage. No additional software needed, precise, provides complete CSS information. Can be slightly more technical, requires navigating the HTML structure.
Browser Extensions Installing a browser extension like ColorZilla to quickly identify color codes by hovering over elements. Easy to use, fast, convenient. Requires installing an extension, may have privacy considerations, relies on the extension being up-to-date.

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