Eyedropper for Linux

Pick and format colors

Overview

Eyedropper is a color tool designed for Linux users who need to pick and work with colors in different ways.

It fits well on the Linux platform, especially for users involved in development, graphics, utilities, or web development.

The software lets you select or enter colors and then shows those colors in several popular formats, making it easier to use the exact color you want.

With Eyedropper, you can pick a color directly from your screen or type in a color code.

It supports many color formats like Hex, RGB, CMYK, HSV, HSL, XYZ, and CIE-Lab.

This means you can convert colors between these formats quickly, helping you when you need colors in a specific style or code.

It also has a simple HSL editor, which lets you adjust the hue, saturation, or lightness of a color without complicated tools.

The app is built using Gnome and GTK, which fits well if you are working in a Linux desktop environment that uses these technologies.

However, Eyedropper is limited to Linux and does not offer support for other operating systems.

It also does not have advanced editing features beyond the basic HSL adjustments.

There is no information about whether it can link up with other design software or tools you might use.

Overall, Eyedropper is a useful tool on Linux for anyone needing to pick, convert, or slightly adjust colors in common and professional formats.

It’s simple, focused, and fits nicely into open-source development or graphics tasks on the Linux platform.

Pros

  • Allows picking and entering colors in various formats.
  • Includes a simple HSL editor for color adjustments.
  • Supports conversion between multiple color formats like Hex, RGB, CMYK, and more.

Cons

  • No mention of support for platforms other than Linux.
  • No details about advanced editing features beyond simple HSL adjustments.
  • No information on integration with other design tools or workflows.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-3.0
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/FineFindus/eyedropper/issues
Translate
https://github.com/FineFindus/eyedropper#translation

Keywords

Gnome GTK Color Colorpicker Picker Palette

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