{"id":143994,"date":"2020-12-29T11:00:33","date_gmt":"2020-12-29T08:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-get-a-system-wide-color-picker-on-windows-10\/"},"modified":"2020-12-29T11:00:33","modified_gmt":"2020-12-29T08:00:33","slug":"how-to-get-a-system-wide-color-picker-on-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-get-a-system-wide-color-picker-on-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Get a System-Wide Color Picker on Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a30e6623e19e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a30e6623e19e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-get-a-system-wide-color-picker-on-windows-10\/#Install_PowerToys_and_Enable_Color_Picker\" >Install PowerToys and Enable Color Picker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-get-a-system-wide-color-picker-on-windows-10\/#Activate_Color_Picker_With_a_Keyboard_Shortcut\" >Activate Color Picker With a Keyboard Shortcut<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Get a System-Wide Color Picker on Windows 10&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-705549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xcolor_picker_hero_1.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.55BgLNtNbC.jpg\" alt=\"PowerToys Color Picker Window on Blue Background\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Need to figure out a color quickly? Using Microsoft\u2019s free PowerToys utility for Windows 10, you can instantly bring up a color picker with a keyboard shortcut and use your mouse cursor to identify any color on screen in hex, RGB, or HSL format. Here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Install_PowerToys_and_Enable_Color_Picker\"><\/span>Install PowerToys and Enable Color Picker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To use Microsoft\u2019s handy system-wide color picker, you\u2019ll need to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/microsoft\/PowerToys\/releases\/\">download PowerToys<\/a> from Microsoft\u2019s website first. You\u2019ll find the latest release listed toward the top of the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a> page linked above. D<span class=\"pl-2 flex-auto min-width-0 text-bold\">ownload an EXE file such as \u201cPowerToysSetup-0.27.1-x64.exe\u201d (The name will vary based on the latest release.) and run it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>After the installation process is complete, launch PowerToys Settings from your desktop or Start menu and click \u201cColor Picker\u201d in the sidebar. Then make sure that the \u201cEnable Color Picker\u201d switch is in the \u201cOn\u201d position.<\/p>\n<p>By default, you\u2019ll use Windows+Shift+C to activate the color picker. You can change this keyboard shortcut to your preferred one from this screen, if you like.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-705461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xenable_color_picker.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.VwZtZmGkfK.jpg\" alt=\"Select &quot;Color Picker&quot; then make sure &quot;Enable Color Picker&quot; is turned on.\" width=\"650\" height=\"275\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, close PowerToys and get ready to grab some colors. The PowerToys Settings app does not need to be running for Color Picker to work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>All Microsoft&#8217;s PowerToys for Windows 10, Explained<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Activate_Color_Picker_With_a_Keyboard_Shortcut\"><\/span>Activate Color Picker With a Keyboard Shortcut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once Color Picker is enabled, you can use it at any time by pressing Windows+Shift+C (or whatever keyboard shortcut you chose) on your keyboard. After pressing the shortcut, you\u2019ll see a small pop-up box beside your mouse cursor that shows a square preview of the color you\u2019re pointing to and the hexadecimal code (often called \u201chex\u201d for short) for that color.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-705459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xfirefox_color_picker_1.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.RBv34J7Znr.jpg\" alt=\"Using Color Picker to identify a color in Windows 10.\" width=\"650\" height=\"203\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can point your cursor at any color on screen that you want, including icons, applications, images, desktop backgrounds, the taskbar, and more. If you want more info on the color, click the left mouse button while hovering over it, and a window will pop up.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-705458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xcolor_detail_window.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.H8LxjZenoC.jpg\" alt=\"The PowerToys Color Picker detail window.\" width=\"650\" height=\"422\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This window displays the hex color code, the RGB (red, green, blue) value, and the HSL (hue, saturation, lightness) value of the color you just selected. If you\u2019d like to copy one of those values (as a text string) to the clipboard, hover over it and click the \u201ccopy\u201d icon that appears.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-705457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xcopy_to_clipboard.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.rakMsBFfNi.jpg\" alt=\"To copy a color value to the clipboard, click the &quot;copy&quot; icon.\" width=\"650\" height=\"263\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Also, you can adjust the color value you just selected within Color Picker by clicking the center of the large color bar near the top of the window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-705472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xclick_color_bar.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.qESaSN6HYw.jpg\" alt=\"In Color Picker, click the color bar to adjust the color values.\" width=\"650\" height=\"314\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After clicking the color bar, you\u2019ll see another screen with sliders that allow you to adjust the color with your mouse or by entering values with your keyboard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-705462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xcolor_adjust_window.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.nShQfjMtZj.jpg\" alt=\"The Color Picker color adjustment window.\" width=\"650\" height=\"440\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re done, click \u201cOK,\u201d and then the color will be added to your saved color palette, which is the vertical column of boxes along the left side of the window. If you need to remove a color from the palette on the side of the window, right-click the color square and select \u201cRemove.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to leave this window and pick another color, click the eyedropper icon in the upper-left corner of the window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-705467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xpick_color_again.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.nxm5EJjGum.jpg\" alt=\"In Color Picker, click the eyedropper button to pick another color.\" width=\"650\" height=\"276\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The detail window will close and you can repeat the process again, selecting any color you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n<p>To leave Color Picker at any time, press Escape on your keyboard or click somewhere to call up the detail window again and click the \u201cX\u201d button in the upper-right corner to close the window. Whenever you need Color Picker again, just hit Windows+Shift+C from anywhere and you\u2019ll be back to picking colors in no time.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a colorful world out there, so have fun!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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