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Posted by Rufina Sunflowerchocolate
Rufina Sunflowerchocolate
Courses Plus Student 627 Points

Hexadecimal Codes

I am having trouble trying to guess colors with the hexadecimal code. For example, I don't understand why yellow is #ffff00. I think in my mind, I am picturing mixing red + green which would be purple. Help would be much appreciated!

4 Answers

James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points
James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points

I'm not sure but, I think you are confused because of the differences between additive color (computer monitors) and subtractive color (painting/printing).

Check out the Wikipedia article on color mixing and then this most excellent introduction to color on the web.

Rufina Sunflowerchocolate
Rufina Sunflowerchocolate
Courses Plus Student 627 Points

Thanks for your advice. I will check out the links now!

Rodger Hinson
Rodger Hinson
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Rodger Hinson
Rodger Hinson
2,183 Points

There are also web sites that will let you choose a color and then give you the corresponding hexadecimal code. I can't remember which one I've been using, but it was one of the top results on Google.

Rufina Sunflowerchocolate
Rufina Sunflowerchocolate
Courses Plus Student 627 Points

Thanks, I will check it out!

Wayne Priestley
Wayne Priestley
19,579 Points
Wayne Priestley
Wayne Priestley
19,579 Points

There are a lot of apps that will let you choose a colour and then give you the hex code for that colour. Are you using a Mac or PC?

Rufina Sunflowerchocolate
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Rufina Sunflowerchocolate
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Rufina Sunflowerchocolate
Rufina Sunflowerchocolate
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I am using a Mac

Wayne Priestley
Wayne Priestley
19,579 Points
Wayne Priestley
Wayne Priestley
19,579 Points

I use color calculator I think it was about £3, but it gives me hex, rgb and a load more values. You can also use it to grab a colour from your screen and get the value of it.