Tool for identifying colors on a computer screen.
WhatColor is a handy Windows application designed to help users identify and obtain the exact color code of any pixel displayed on their screen. This tool is especially useful for graphic designers, web developers, and digital artists who need to match or reproduce specific colors in their projects.
By simply hovering the mouse cursor over the desired color, WhatColor displays the color's code in various formats, such as RGB, HTML, or HSL. It also offers a magnifier feature that enlarges the screen area around the cursor, making it easier to pinpoint the precise pixel you want to analyze.
The Settings options include a few useful customizations such as the app layout (horizontal or vertical), choosing a compact or larger layout or by utilizing Microsoft Voices to read the colors aloud.
You can have WhatColor toggle between the display of different color codes such as RGB Hex, decimal, HSV, HLS and Nearest Color.
Features of WhatColor
- Color adjustment: Adjust hue, saturation, brightness, contrast and gamma.
- Color blindness testing: Test for color blindness with built-in tests.
- Color conversion: Convert between RGB, HEX, CMYK and HSL.
- Color generator: Generate random colors with a single click.
- Color history: View a log of recently used colors.
- Color identification: Identify the color of any pixel on the screen.
- Color matching: Match a color to a color scheme.
- Color mixer: Mix colors to create a perfect blend.
- Color palette: Create custom palettes of favorite colors.
- Color picker: Select any color you like with a color picker.
Compatibility and License
WhatColor is provided under a freeware license on Windows from miscellaneous software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 5.00 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can WhatColor run on?
WhatColor can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It runs on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems with no dedicated 64-bit download provided.
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