An on-screen control that lets someone choose a color, usually with a draggable spectrum, sliders, or a field for typing a color code.
Synonyms
- color selector
Related terms
In plain words
- the little rainbow panel where you pick a color
- the tool for choosing a color
Usage example
Click the swatch to open the color picker and set your brand color.
Don't confuse with…
- eyedropperAn eyedropper grabs a color from something already on screen; a color picker is the wider panel for choosing any color from scratch.
Categories
- Color