Hex Code Colors
Find the perfect hex code colors for your web design and development projects. Our comprehensive guide provides popular color codes, explains how to use them, and offers tools to help you create beautiful color schemes.
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Understanding Hex Code Colors
Hex code colors are six-digit hexadecimal codes that represent specific colors in digital design and web development. They provide a precise way to define colors for websites, applications, and digital graphics.
Each hex color code begins with a hash symbol (#) followed by six characters. These six characters represent the intensity of red, green, and blue components that make up the color:
- First two digits: Red component (00-FF)
- Middle two digits: Green component (00-FF)
- Last two digits: Blue component (00-FF)
For example, #FF0000 represents pure red because the red component is at maximum (FF) while green and blue are at minimum (00).
How Hex Colors Work
Each pair of hexadecimal digits represents a value from 0 to 255:
- 00 = 0 (minimum intensity)
- 80 = 128 (medium intensity)
- FF = 255 (maximum intensity)
By combining different intensities of red, green, and blue, you can create over 16 million possible colors!
Popular Hex Code Colors
Below are some of the most commonly used hex colors in web design. Click any color to copy its hex code to your clipboard.
Primary Colors
Red
#FF0000
Blue
#0000FF
Yellow
#FFFF00
Secondary Colors
Green
#00FF00
Purple
#800080
Orange
#FFA500
Neutral Colors
Black
#000000
White
#FFFFFF
Gray
#808080
Trending Web Design Hex Colors
Modern web design often uses vibrant, clean colors. Here are some popular hex colors currently trending in web design:
Coral
#FF6B6B
Sky Blue
#4A90E2
Mint Green
#50E3C2
Lavender
#9B59B6
Sunset Orange
#F39C12
Navy Blue
#34495E
Turquoise
#1ABC9C
Magenta
#D81B60
Using Hex Code Colors in Web Design
HTML Example
<div style="color: #FF5733">
This text is colored using hex
</div>
<div style="background-color: #3498DB;
color: #FFFFFF;">
White text on blue background
</div>
<div style="border: 2px solid #2ECC71;">
This has a green border
</div>CSS Example
.header {
background-color: #34495E;
color: #ECF0F1;
}
.button {
background-color: #2ECC71;
border: 2px solid #27AE60;
color: #FFFFFF;
}
.highlight {
color: #E74C3C;
font-weight: bold;
}Pro Tips for Using Hex Colors
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Color harmony: Create visually pleasing designs by using complementary, analogous, or triadic color schemes.
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Accessibility: Ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors (WCAG recommends a minimum 4.5:1 ratio).
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Color psychology: Different colors evoke different emotions - use this knowledge to reinforce your brand message.
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Consistency: Define a color palette for your project and stick to it for a professional look.
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Pick Colors →Frequently Asked Questions
What is a hex color code?
A hex color code is a six-digit hexadecimal notation used to represent colors in web design and development. It starts with a hash symbol (#) followed by six characters, which define the mix of red, green, and blue that make up the color. For example, #FF0000 represents pure red, #00FF00 represents pure green, and #0000FF represents pure blue.
How do I use hex colors in CSS?
To use hex colors in CSS, simply assign them to color properties. For example: 'color: #FF5733;' to set text color, 'background-color: #3498DB;' to set background color, or 'border: 1px solid #2ECC71;' to set border color. You can use hex codes anywhere a color value is needed in CSS, and they work in all modern browsers.
What's the difference between hex colors and RGB colors?
Hex colors and RGB colors represent the same color values but in different formats. Hex uses a six-digit hexadecimal notation (e.g., #FF5733), while RGB uses three decimal values ranging from 0-255 (e.g., rgb(255, 87, 51)). Functionally, they're equivalent, but hex codes are more compact and traditionally more widely used in web development. RGB has the advantage of supporting alpha transparency through rgba().
Can I use hex color codes with opacity/transparency?
Traditional 6-digit hex colors don't support opacity. However, modern browsers support 8-digit hex colors where the last two digits represent alpha transparency (e.g., #FF573380 for 50% transparent coral). For broader compatibility, use rgba() notation instead (e.g., rgba(255, 87, 51, 0.5)). This works in all modern browsers and provides explicit control over opacity.
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