Color Name Finder
Enter any hex color and instantly find its closest named color. Discover names for 250+ colors.
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Closest Match
Medium Slate Blue
#7B68EE
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Number on swatch = Lab color distance from your input
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the closest color name found?
Colors are compared in the CIELAB color space, which closely matches human perception. The tool finds the named color with the smallest perceptual distance to your input.
How many color names are in the database?
The database contains 250+ carefully curated names including all CSS named colors, Pantone-inspired names, paint color names, and common design color names.
Can I use the color names in CSS?
CSS named colors (like 'coral', 'steelblue', 'rebeccapurple') work directly in CSS. Other names from the database are for reference — use the hex code in your code.