Color Dropper

An easy to use eyedropper tool that automatically copies the Hex Code of the desired color.
What is Color Dropper?
'Color Dropper' is a Chrome extension that simplifies capturing the Hex codes of colors on any browser page. By clicking the dropper icon or using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+E, you can identify and copy the Hex code of any selected color. However, it doesn't work on new tab page, Chrome settings pages, or the Chrome Web store. This tool proves extremely useful for developers and artists.

Extension stats

Users: 60,000+
Rating: 4.50 (36)
Version: 1.3.4 (Last updated: 2021-08-25)
Creation date: 2020-06-25
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 52.26K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Press the dropper icon on the menu bar or use keyboard shortcut and then click on any part of your browser screen. Automatically capture (and copy) the hex code to your clipboard. A small tooltip shows what color you currently have selected and, when clicked, will tell you what hex code is successfully copied.

Easy to use. Copies color in just one click. Extremely useful for developers and artists.

☆ Default keyboard shortcut to activate is Ctrl+Shift+E (Cmd+Shift+E on Mac) ☆ ☆ Shortcut can be changed by navigating to chrome://extensions/shortcuts ☆

Won't work on new tab page, Chrome settings pages, and the Chrome Web Store.

Works on the latest versions of Chrome.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well for designing websites
  • Simple and straightforward to use
  • No security risks noted
  • Effective at copying colors to clipboard
  • Free to use
Cons
  • Reported issues with functionality on Google Drive images
  • Some users flagged it as malware
  • Erratic behavior in the extension toolbar
  • Not all users find it operational
Most mentioned
  • Works like a charm
  • Very simple yet useful
  • Only color dropper that worked here
  • Could not get it to work on images within Google Drive
  • Happy with its functionality
Recent reviews
Works like a charm! Helped me with designing my website!
by Jurij Malovrh, 2024-03-09

Why is this seen by malwarebytes as malware?
by Andrei C., 2024-02-27

by Sergei Belyi, 2024-01-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Color Dropper does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Color Dropper has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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