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Color Shades: Names and Hex Codes for Every Color
Pick a color to see all its shades, from lightest to darkest, with their names and HEX, RGB and CMYK codes to copy.
Pick a color
One color chart per color
Each page brings together the color’s chart from lightest to darkest, the names of its shades with their codes, how to mix it (colored pencils, markers, watercolor, paint) and a printable sheet to practice with.
Frequently asked questions
What is a color shade?
Strictly speaking, a tint is a color mixed with white, a shade is mixed with black and a tone is mixed with grey. In everyday use, “shades” covers all three: sky blue and navy blue are both shades of blue.
How do I find the hex code of a shade?
Open the page of the color: every swatch of the chart and every named shade shows its HEX, RGB and CMYK codes, copied in one click.
