Color picker for multiple monitors
Many screen pickers only read the primary display or get confused by mixed DPI setups. The browser EyeDropper runs at the OS level, so the loupe follows your cursor onto any connected monitor and returns the pixel as that screen renders it.
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Pick a color — instant, picks from anywhere on screen (even outside the browser).
Screenshot — when you need to pick from another tab without losing focus.
#171717 rgb(23, 23, 23) hsl(0, 0%, 9%) oklch(22.04% 0.0000 0.0) Recent palette (0)
Click Choose what to capture below. Your browser will show its picker for screens, windows, or tabs.
One quick heads-up
How screen capture works
After you click Continue, your browser will switch focus to the window you're sharing. Press Alt + Tab to come back here — your captured frame will be waiting.
How to do it
- Open this page on any monitor.
- Click “Pick a color”, then move the cursor onto the other display.
- Click the pixel. The value comes back to this tab and is saved to your palette.
- To compare screens, pick the same element on each monitor and compare the two HEX values.
Tips and gotchas
- Displays with different color profiles (say, a P3 laptop and an sRGB external) can report different values for the same content. That's color management at work, not a bug.
- Mixed scaling (150% plus 100%) can blend a pixel at edges. Sample flat areas.
- Screenshot mode lets you choose one specific screen in the share dialog, which is handy when the live picker cancels on focus changes.
- Keep the source window visible. Minimised windows can't be sampled.
FAQ
Why do I get different HEX values for the same image on two monitors?
Each display has its own color profile, and the OS converts content per screen. The picker reports what's actually on screen there. For the source value, read it from the file or CSS.
Does it work with a TV or projector as a second screen?
Yes. Any display the OS treats as a monitor can be sampled.
Does it need any permission to read other screens?
The live EyeDropper needs none. The browser draws the loupe and hands back only the clicked color. Screenshot mode asks for screen-share permission each time.