ColorPicker Max is an app that enables you to pick, create and convert colors, preview text colors, generate color palettes and gradients, and more.
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ColorPicker Max is a feature-rich and user-friendly color tool built for Windows using .NET 8 and WPF. Whether you're a designer creating palettes or a developer working on UI contrast, ColorPicker Max simplifies every aspect of color manipulation.
You can select colors using a pixel picker, random generator, or sliders, and then explore a wide array of detailed color formats. With real-time conversion, gradient and palette generation, and intuitive tools for font and contrast checking, ColorPicker Max is a must-have for anyone working with colors.
⚠ Some features (e.g., automatic updates) are not available in the portable version.
ColorPicker Max offers three distinct methods for choosing colors: you can capture a hue directly from any pixel on your screen with the pixel picker tool, fine-tune precise values via adjustable RGB or HSL sliders, or instantly spark new ideas with the random color generator.
Once a color is selected, you’ll see its representation in RGB, HEX, HSL, HSV, CMYK, XYZ, YIQ, and YUV formats. Hover over any value to reveal a one-click copy button, making it effortless to transfer exact color codes into your projects.
Plus, you can convert any color between supported formats in real time. As you adjust one model (for example, HSL), all other fields update instantly, and you can preview the changes on an on-screen swatch before copying the converted value.
An interactive chromatic wheel lets you visually explore color relationships. Multiple wheel styles are available so you can switch between classic hue‐saturation layouts or alternative presentations, ensuring you always find the perfect shade.
Test typography and contrast in one place: choose foreground and background colors, pick a font and size, and immediately view the resulting text sample alongside its WCAG-compliant contrast ratio. This ensures your designs remain accessible and visually clear.
Build complete color schemes from a single base hue. ColorPicker Max generates coordinated palettes with variations in shades, tints, tones, and complementary hues. Save your custom palettes for future projects and quickly switch between them as needed.
Design linear gradients by adjusting their positions, and setting the gradient angle. A live preview updates as you work, and you can export the final gradient directly as CSS code for seamless integration into your web designs.
Leverage AI to generate color suggestions based on natural language prompts. Simply describe the color you envision, and the AI will provide a selection of colors that match your description. This feature is perfect for brainstorming sessions or when you're looking for inspiration.
Save individual colors, entire palettes, or gradients to your bookmarks library. Access your most important assets at any time from the dedicated bookmarks section, keeping your creative workflow organized and efficient.
Tailor the application to your preferences by choosing between light and dark themes, selecting your language, defining the default color format, and configuring keyboard shortcuts. You can also specify which page opens at startup for immediate access to your favorite tool.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Start/Stop color selection | Shift+S |
| Copy selected screen color | Shift+C |
You can modify or disable these shortcuts in the Settings page.
To build and contribute:
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Visual Studio 2022 (v17.0+)
- Workloads: .NET Desktop Development, Git
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.NET 8 SDK
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(Optional) Inno Setup v6.1+ for installer generation
| Branch | Description | Current version |
|---|---|---|
main |
Stable release versions |  |
vNext |
Preview of upcoming features |  |
Additional branches may exist for hotfixes or experiments.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Huge thanks to our community translators:
- 🇮🇹 @OCTIPI1 — Italian
- 🇨🇳 @wcxu21 — Simplified Chinese
- 🇯🇵 @coolvitto — Japanese