My Color Picker: Chrome Browser Extension

Brya K. Patterson

Executive Summary

The Mission: I built this because I was frustrated with the color picker extensions in the Chrome Web Store. Many popular options are frequently disabled for containing malware or tracking scripts. This extension is my answer: a simple color picker that does exactly what you expect.




  • Core Capabilities:
    • API: Uses the native browser EyeDropper for high performance and security.
    • Instant Values: Get Hex and RGB values immediately.
    • Copy-to-Clipboard: One-click copying for both Hex and RGB formats.
    • History: Saves your last 5 selected colors locally.
    • Modern UI: Clean interface using the Quicksand Google Font and Font Awesome icons.

Code and Files

Access the code and files in my Githu Repo

Installation (Load Unpacked)

Since this is a personal tool, you can load it directly into Chrome:

  1. Download or clone this repository.
  2. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/.
  3. Enable "Developer mode" in the top right corner.
  4. Click "Load unpacked" and select the folder containing these files.
    Developer mode must be enabled for this extension to be used.