Hex Color Picker

Hex Color Picker is a cool, free app that lets you grab and tweak hexadecimal HTML color codes right from the Mac OS X color panel. It’s super handy, especially if you’re into web design or programming!

Why Do You Need Hex Color Codes?

If you're a web designer or programmer, you know how important it is to specify colors correctly. But here’s the catch: finding those color codes in the Mac OS X color panel isn’t straightforward. It can be pretty tricky!

The Old Way Was Frustrating

So, what did people do before Hex Color Picker? Some would fire up Photoshop just to get a six-digit code. Others tried calculating it themselves using Calculator's hexadecimal mode or fiddling around with TextEdit. Trust me, we’ve been there—it's often more headache than help!

The Solution: Hex Color Picker

That’s where Hex Color Picker comes in! This nifty tool adds an extra tab in your system-wide color panel. Now, you can instantly see the hex code for any color and edit it easily. Problem solved!

Quick Entry Options

This app also has some neat shortcuts for entering hex codes faster! You can use just 1, 2, or 3 digits instead of typing out the full six-digit string. Plus, if you know your HTML/CSS color keywords (like hotpink or chartreuse), those work too! And don't forget about the live preview of colors—it’s really helpful.

Your Preferences Matter

The best part? It adapts to your style! Whether you prefer lowercase or uppercase letters for your hex codes, it’s totally up to you.

How to Install Hex Color Picker

Installation: Just copy or move the HexColorPicker.colorPicker file into [Your home folder] -> Library -> ColorPickers. If you don’t see a ColorPickers folder yet, no worries—just create one!

Download Hex Color Picker today!