OKLCH Color Picker
Generate uniform color palettes with perceptual accuracy
What is OKLCH Color Picker? Complete Overview
The OKLCH Color Picker is an advanced tool for designers and developers to create perceptually uniform color palettes. Unlike traditional color models like HSL or sRGB, OKLCH maintains color consistency with human perception, ensuring predictable results when adjusting colors. The tool allows users to generate, convert and preview OKLCH color values while maintaining accessibility standards. With built-in CSS variable output and bulk conversion capabilities, it's particularly valuable for web designers creating cohesive color systems that work across different devices and color spaces.
OKLCH Color Picker Interface & Screenshots
OKLCH Color Picker Official screenshot of the tool interface
What Can OKLCH Color Picker Do? Key Features
Perceptual Uniformity
OKLCH maintains consistent color perception - changes in values produce predictable visual results unlike HSL where similar changes can appear dramatically different.
Accurate Lightness
Lightness values accurately match human perception, unlike HSL where identical lightness percentages can appear visually different.
Independent Color Controls
Adjust lightness, chroma and hue independently without affecting other attributes - brighten colors without changing saturation.
WCAG Accessibility Preview
Preview how colors meet accessibility standards with notes about WCAG's conservative nature regarding OKLCH's perceptual uniformity.
CSS Variable Output
One-click generation of CSS variables for immediate implementation in web projects.
Bulk Conversion
Convert multiple hex or other color values to OKLCH format simultaneously.
Wide Gamut Support
Supports P3 and other wide color spaces unavailable in traditional color models.
Best OKLCH Color Picker Use Cases & Applications
Web Design Systems
Create consistent, accessible color palettes for design systems where perceptual uniformity is critical across components.
Brand Color Development
Develop brand colors that maintain visual consistency across different hues while meeting accessibility requirements.
Dark/Light Mode Implementation
Easily create mode-compatible color schemes where lightness values translate accurately between themes.
CSS Implementation
Generate CSS variables for immediate implementation in modern web projects supporting OKLCH.
How to Use OKLCH Color Picker: Step-by-Step Guide
Select your color space (default is sRGB) and adjust the palette size using the slider.
Use the lightness, chroma and hue sliders to create your desired color or input hex values.
Preview the color palette and check accessibility contrast ratios.
Click 'Copy CSS Variables' to get production-ready code or use the bulk converter for multiple values.
OKLCH Color Picker Pros and Cons: Honest Review
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Considerations
Is OKLCH Color Picker Worth It? FAQ & Reviews
OKLCH maintains perceptual uniformity where HSL does not - color changes appear consistently proportional to value changes.
OKLCH has growing support in modern CSS and design tools, particularly valuable for wide-gamut color spaces.
OKLCH's perceptual lightness directly relates to contrast, making it easier to create accessible palettes though WCAG standards may be conservative.
Yes, the bulk converter allows conversion of multiple hex or other color values to OKLCH format.