> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.getproximate.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Color Picker

> Sample any color on screen and copy it as HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, or CMYK.

<Warning>
  **This is an experimental feature.** To use it, enable **"Preview new and experimental features"** in Settings → More. [Learn more →](/experimental/overview)
</Warning>

The Color Picker lets you sample any pixel on your screen and get its color value in multiple formats. It's designed for designers and developers who need to grab exact colors quickly.

## How to Use

1. **Activate the picker** — Use your assigned [keyboard shortcut](/features/keyboard-shortcuts) (unbound by default) or activate it from the tray menu.
2. **Point and click** — A magnified pixel grid appears around your cursor. Click on the color you want to sample.

The sampled color is automatically copied to your clipboard.

## Output Formats

You can enable or disable each format individually in **Settings → Color Picker**:

* **HEX** (e.g., `#3177a6`)
* **RGB** (e.g., `rgb(49, 119, 166)`)
* **HSL** (e.g., `hsl(204, 54%, 42%)`)
* **HSV**
* **CMYK**

## Clipboard Behavior

Choose what gets copied when you sample a color:

* **A specific format** — Copy just one format (e.g., HEX only).
* **All enabled formats** — Copy all enabled formats, one per line. This is the default.
* **Off** — Don't copy anything to the clipboard.

<Note>
  On macOS, the Color Picker requires the **Screen Recording** permission. See [Granting Permissions](/granting-macos-permissions) if you haven't enabled it yet.
</Note>