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Chroma color picker

A compact design-tool primitive combining unrestricted native color selection with four named presets. The preview chip, hexadecimal output, and selected swatch stay synchronized, while every swatch exposes a meaningful name and pressed state.

Lab tested Responsive Dark mode Interactive
Version
1.0.0
Updated
2026-08-02
Dependencies
Zero
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Implementation field notes

Use chroma color picker confidently.

The preview and source are only the starting point. Use these notes to decide where the component fits, preserve its accessibility contract, and verify the adapted result.

Good fit for

  • Theme editors
  • Brand tools
  • Product customization

This color controls pattern works best when its purpose is clear in the surrounding page hierarchy.

Accessibility contract

  • The native color input has a visible label.
  • Every swatch has a color name and pressed state.
  • The hexadecimal value remains visible text.

Integration plan

  1. Copy the standalone HTML and scoped CSS into an isolated page.
  2. Adapt selected color, focus ring, surface color, text color through the Inspector.
  3. Connect the defensive JavaScript, then test every control with a keyboard.
  4. Review the result at 375, 768, 1024, and 1440 pixels before shipping.

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