How many named colors are in the database?

The database includes over 1500 color names from sources including CSS named colors, Pantone, Crayola, and common design references.

How is the closest match found?

The tool calculates delta-E distance in LAB color space, which aligns with how humans perceive color differences, and returns the nearest match.

Usually yes, but for very unusual colors the nearest name may still look noticeably different. The delta-E score tells you how close the match is.

Yes. Type a color name in the search field to find its HEX code. The search supports partial matches.

Enter a HEX code and find out what the closest named color is called.

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Last updated: 2026-06-10 · Reviewed by Nham Vu