Color Naming Tool
Get descriptive names for HEX and RGB colors from our database of over 30,000 color names
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Color Information
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Multiple Input Methods
Enter colors using HEX codes, RGB values, or a visual color picker for maximum flexibility.
Extensive Color Database
Access over 30,000 named colors from our comprehensive database for precise color identification and matching.
Complete Color Info
View color values in multiple formats: HEX, RGB, HSL, and HSV for comprehensive color data.
Professional Color Naming Tool
Identify any color with our comprehensive database of over 30,000 color names. Find exact matches, nearest alternatives, and detailed color information for design and development projects.
Why Choose Our Color Naming Tool?
Our advanced color naming system combines extensive databases with intelligent matching algorithms to provide accurate color identification and meaningful names for any color value.
- 30K+ color names
- Multiple input formats
- Nearest match algorithm
- Detailed color info
- Alternative suggestions
- Designer-friendly names
Comprehensive Color Database
Access over 30,000 named colors from various sources including web standards, Pantone-inspired names, traditional color names, and modern design terminology.
Smart Color Matching
Advanced algorithms find the closest named colors when exact matches aren't available, showing similarity percentages and multiple alternatives for better design decisions.
Detailed Color Information
Get complete color data including HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV values, color temperature, luminance information, and accessibility contrast ratios.
Perfect for:
- Graphic designers
- Web developers
- Interior designers
- Brand managers
- Digital artists
- Color researchers
How It Works:
Input Your Color
Enter HEX code, RGB values, use the color picker, or upload an image to extract colors automatically.
Get Color Names
Our algorithm searches the database to find exact matches or the closest named colors with similarity scores.
Explore & Use
Browse alternative names, view detailed color information, and copy values for use in your design projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our color naming system uses advanced color distance algorithms to find the most accurate matches from our database of 30,000+ color names. When exact matches aren't available, we show similarity percentages and multiple alternatives, typically achieving 95%+ accuracy for common colors and providing meaningful nearest matches for unique colors.
You can input colors in multiple formats: HEX codes (#FF0000), RGB values (255, 0, 0), HSL values, color names, or use our interactive color picker. You can also upload images to extract and name colors automatically, making it easy to identify colors from any source.
Our database combines color names from multiple authoritative sources: W3C web standards, traditional paint and pigment names, Pantone-inspired color names, Crayola colors, and modern design terminology. This ensures you get both standard and creative descriptive names for any color.
Yes! You can search for colors by name using our reverse lookup feature. Type in color names like "ocean blue," "sunset orange," or "forest green" to find matching colors with their exact values. This is perfect for translating design concepts into specific color codes.
Yes, our color naming tool is completely free to use with unlimited color identification. You can name as many colors as you need, access the full database, and use all features without registration or payment. We believe color information should be accessible to everyone.
Named colors improve communication in design teams and documentation. Use descriptive names in style guides, share color concepts with clients using meaningful names, organize color palettes with recognizable titles, and create more intuitive CSS class names based on color descriptions rather than hex codes.