TakeColor for Windows

Name: TakeColor
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)
Author: Flaxie

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

TakeColor is a powerful utility that captures screen pixel colors in multiple formats. It offers advanced tools for color analysis and management with a user-friendly interface.

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Pros
- Captures pixel color in five distinct formats
- Features 3x and 9x zoom for precise selection
- Includes RGB color mixer and color wheels
- Provides picked color history and saving capabilities
- Offers optional stay-on-top and customizable hotkeys
Cons
- No explicit mention of batch processing capabilities
- Limited information on integration with other design tools
- Does not specify support for custom color profiles

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GENERAL

Release: June 10, 2005

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 8.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows 95
Windows 2000
Windows 98
Windows NT
Windows ME

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server

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Total Downloads: 7,733

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

5/5

5 User Votes

TakeColor can be found on "annystudio.com" now!
June 27, 2008
Pros
TakeColor has changed its name and location. Now it is "Just Color Picker", has some new features, and its homepage is on annystudio.com .
Cons
Summary
Best Tool for ColorPicking
RDCTX7March 14, 2008
Pros
It's a small package that is simple to use and uncluttered without a lot of needless candy.
Cons
Summary
Simple and uncomplicated
wgb1938August 20, 2007
Pros
A basic program that tells you exactly want you want to know - the colour of something.
Cons
Summary
Great small program for color identification in HTML
kidflavorAugust 4, 2007
Pros
Easy installation with no setup necessary. It has its own clipboard for multiple color picks saved. Even has a zoom feature and custom hot key setup. And best of all its FREE!!
Cons
NONE
Summary
As simple as it should be !
ngc1300December 19, 2005
Pros
Simple to use. Light. No installation required. Efficient. Free but it worth a donation !
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Developer’s Description

By Flaxie

Capture the color value of any screen pixel.

TakeColor picks the color value of any screen pixel and displays it in one of five formats: HTML, RGB, HEX, HSB/HSV, and HSL & HSL(Win). It features 3x and 9x zoom of any screen area, RGB color mixer, RGB and RYB color wheels display triads and complementary colors, picked color history, saving picked colors for future use, optional stay-on-top, variable hotkey to capture color info. No installation required.

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