ScrapeStudioColor Picker

Color Picker

The built-in Color Picker allows you to extract colors from any element on a webpage, making it easy to maintain consistent color schemes in your projects.

Using the Color Picker

Activate the Color Picker

Press Alt+I or click the eyedropper icon in the ScrapeStudio menu.

Select a Color

Hover over any element and click to capture its color. The Color Picker will detect the most prominent color of the element.

Use the Color

The color will be copied to your clipboard in hex format, ready to use in your code.

Color Picker Features

Color Formats

The Color Picker supports multiple color formats:

PropTypeDefault
HEX
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RGB
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HSL
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You can switch between formats in the Color Picker interface or in the Settings panel.

Color History

The Color Picker keeps a history of recently picked colors, making it easy to:

  • Access recently used colors
  • Compare colors from different elements
  • Create a palette from multiple selections

Color Palettes

You can save colors to custom palettes for later use:

  1. Pick a color using the Color Picker
  2. Click the "Add to Palette" button
  3. Choose an existing palette or create a new one
  4. Access your palettes from the Color Picker interface

Advanced Features

Gradient Detection

The Color Picker can detect and extract gradients from elements:

/* Example gradient */
background: linear-gradient(to right, #3b82f6, #8b5cf6);

When a gradient is detected, you'll have the option to:

  • Copy the entire gradient
  • Extract individual color stops
  • Convert between gradient types (linear, radial, etc.)

Color Accessibility

The Color Picker includes accessibility features to help you create accessible designs:

  • Contrast Ratio: See the contrast ratio between text and background colors
  • WCAG Compliance: Check if color combinations meet WCAG accessibility guidelines
  • Color Blindness Simulation: Preview how colors appear to users with different types of color blindness

Keyboard Shortcuts

PropTypeDefault
Alt+I
shortcut
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Esc
shortcut
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C
shortcut
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S
shortcut
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Tab
shortcut
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Tips and Tricks

Pro Tip

Hold Shift while clicking to capture multiple colors in sequence without exiting the Color Picker mode.

  • Use the Color Picker to create consistent color schemes across your projects
  • Extract colors from popular websites for inspiration
  • Create and save color palettes for different projects or clients
  • Use the accessibility features to ensure your designs are inclusive

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