Color Picker Martin Chrzan

Use this command to install Color Picker:

winget install --id=martinchrzan.ColorPicker -e

Windows system-wide color picker

Color Picker is a system-wide color picking tool designed to efficiently extract colors from any application on Windows. It allows users to capture colors using a default shortcut (Ctrl + Break) and offers various output formats, including HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, VEC4, RGB565, DecimalBE, and DecimalLE. The tool includes features such as zooming with the mouse wheel, a color history palette accessible via right-click, and the ability to determine the average color in a selected area by holding down the left mouse button.

This software is ideal for designers, developers, and anyone requiring precise color extraction. It enhances workflow efficiency through its ease of use, customization options, and lightweight design, ensuring seamless integration without unnecessary complexity. Installation is straightforward via winget, making it accessible to all users seeking a reliable color picking solution.

ColorPicker

Windows system-wide color picker

Simple and quick system-wide color picker. Pick colors from any currently running application.

Now also part of PowerToys!

To open Color Picker - (default shortcut) - Left Ctrl + Break

To pick a color - Left mouse click - copies selected color into the clipboard in the selected format (rgb/hex/hsl/hsv)

To zoom in - Mouse wheel

To open Colors History Palette - Right mouse click while Color Picker opened - holds up to 10 previously copied colors

To get an average color in a selected area - Left and hold mouse click while Color Picker opened - select the area - color is copied on the left mouse button released

Download the latest release here

Color picking