A simple colour picker utility to grab colours from any of your windows screens, free version has been upgraded with colour choosers.
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Desktop Colour Picker lets you grab HTML colours from any screen and manage palettes.
- for
- Designers and developers who need to sample colors from their desktop.
- pricing
- freemium
Key features
5 features of Desktop Colour Picker
- Multi-monitor support — Works across multiple monitors, including 4K and different scale settings.
- Colour history — Stores a history of selected colours for easy reuse.
- Light/Dark mode — Adapts to system theme for comfortable use.
- HEX input chooser — Enter or adjust colours directly via HEX values.
- Palette creation — Upgrade to create and manage colour palettes for projects.
Use cases
- Extract exact colour values from a UI mockup on a 4K monitor
- Build a consistent colour palette for a web project
- Quickly copy colours while coding CSS or HTML
- Switch between light and dark themes while working on design assets
Desktop Colour Picker vs alternatives
 Desktop Colour Picker |  Color Tools | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Quick screen colour picking | General colour utilities |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 16 | 19 |
| Launched | Sep 2023 | Feb 2024 |
- Desktop Colour Picker vs Color Tools: Provides a broader suite of free colour tools rather than a single picker
Desktop Colour Picker FAQ
Does the app work on multiple monitors?+
Yes, it supports multiple monitors, including 4K displays and different scale settings.
Can I keep a record of colours I pick?+
The app stores a history of selected colours for later reference.
Is there a dark mode?+
Yes, the utility offers both light and dark modes.
How do I create colour palettes?+
Palette creation is available via an in-app upgrade.
Is the basic version free?+
The core colour picker is free; additional features require in-app purchases.
Summarized by DevHunt from apps.microsoft.com · Sep 27, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
