Hexadecimal Color Codes

This page demonstrates the six-digit hexadecimal representation of color of the form #RRGGBB, where RR, GG, and BB are the hexadecimal values for the red, green, and blue values of the color. Using a hexadecimal code is the most reliable of the several ways you can define colors in HTML or style sheets.

You can use the Hex Hub to choose from among these colors as sorted by hue.

The colors come from a variety of sources including popular color sets. I also list many other colors you won't find anywhere else--such as cheddar, lake michigan, moon, cinnamon, fog, titanium, battleship, mint, yolk, chili, espresso, cream city brick, hematite, safety vest, and more!

This page is part of The Color Spot, a collection of Web pages showing color codes used in HTML and style sheets. You can use a quick reference table to choose from among the many other color tables available.

Color swatches are defined by using the hexadecimal code for the color and are sorted by the hexadecimal code. The color names are descriptive and shouldn't be used to specify a color unless you are using the 16 named colors or SVG colors. You can see shades of these colors to use in creating color schemes.

Click on the graphic on any page to see a table of color tables available or to see the meaning of the labels (Safe 16 SVG Hex3).