Color Name Finder
Paste a hex or RGB color to find the closest CSS named color, with the exact match distance, or type a CSS color name to see its hex value.
How to find a color name
- Enter a hex value like #ff0000, an rgb() string, or a CSS color name.
- See the nearest named CSS color and how close the match is.
- Copy the name or hex to use in your stylesheet or design tool.
Examples
Name an exact red
#ff0000
red (exact match)
Name a near red
#fe0102
red (distance 2.45)
Frequently asked questions
How is the nearest color chosen?
Each CSS named color is compared to your color using straight-line (Euclidean) distance in RGB space. The smallest distance wins, and 0 means an exact match.
Which color names are supported?
The full set of standard CSS named colors, around 140 keywords including modern ones like rebeccapurple.
Can I look up a color by name?
Yes. Type a CSS color name such as teal or rebeccapurple and the tool returns its hex value, or tells you the name is unknown.
What input formats are accepted?
Hex values (#ff0000 or shorthand #f00), rgb() strings, plain r,g,b triples, and CSS color names all work.
Is my data private?
Yes. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
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