Color Name Finder

Enter a HEX or RGB color, pick one, or type a name to find the closest named colors. Free, private, no sign-up.

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The color name finder

Try #b9a281, rgb(144, 0, 32) or a name like "teal".

Taupe#B9A281

How to use it

  1. Enter a color. Paste a HEX code, type RGB values, use the picker, or type part of a name.
  2. Read the closest names. The top match is shown large, with the next closest colors below it.
  3. Open a color page. Where we have written a page for a color, a link takes you to its meaning, palettes and codes.

How the closest name is chosen

Your color is compared with every color in a curated list of about 5,000 names using distance in OKLab, a color space designed so that equal numbers mean roughly equal visible differences. Comparing raw RGB numbers can pick a name that looks further away than another candidate, so OKLab gives more natural matches.

The list comes from the open-source color-name-list project, which collects community-chosen names. A match labelled "exact" means your HEX is in the list; otherwise you get the nearest neighbors, and the closest one is a suggestion, not an official name.

Why color names are not exact

Most color names, from taupe to teal, have no single official HEX. Different sources define the same name slightly differently, so two sites can show two valid values. Use the finder to get a good description of a color, and match by eye when it matters for print, paint or branding.

Common uses

  • Naming a brand or design color. Give a code a human-friendly name for a style guide.
  • Describing a shade. Find a word for a color you sampled from a photo or screen.
  • Exploring neighbors. See which named colors sit close to your choice to find alternatives.

Browse colors

Start with these color pages, or browse all colors.

Frequently asked questions

How does the color name finder work?

It compares your color with a list of about 5,000 named colors in OKLab, a color space built to match how people see differences, and shows the nearest ones. The closest name is the best guess, not an official name.

Can I search by name instead of code?

Yes. Type a name such as "teal" or "sage" and the finder lists matching names with their HEX codes.

Which formats can I enter?

HEX with or without the #, in 3 or 6 digits, RGB as rgb(12, 34, 56) or 12, 34, 56, or use the color picker.

Why does a name have different HEX codes on different sites?

Most color names have no official definition. Sites and datasets pick slightly different values, so the HEX shown here is one common value rather than a standard.

Is my color sent anywhere?

No. The name list is downloaded once and all matching happens in your browser.

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