A simple colour picker utility to grab colours from any of your windows screens, free version has been upgraded with colour choosers.
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
| 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.