A plus, this meter uses AAA batteries where most others use 9 volts. It also comes with a pair of alligator clips and a stand for easy display viewing. It's a better quality of construction than several other meters I have used. The digital readout is large and clear which is helpful. I would highly recommend it. You can open a saved image in MS Paint, click the color picker (looks like an eye dropper), and click the part of the image you want the color for. Then go to Edit colors and you can see the RGB or Hue/Saturation/Lum.
- DigitalColor Meter isnit a replacement for the tools in professional design applications, but is does make it easy to find color values in a snap. This Quick Tip was adapted from The Designeris.
- Mac Hardware Requirements. For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Mojave: MacBook (Early 2015 or newer) MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer) MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer) Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer) iMac (Late 2012 or newer) iMac.
The Digital Color Meter is a built-in color dropper tool on your Mac. It’s super handy for both web designers and web developers. Here’s a step by step guide on how to get started using Apple’s Digital Color Meter.
Digital Color Meter Mac How To Use
1. How to find the Digital Color Meter on your Mac
Just go to: APPLICATIONS->UTILITIES->DIGITAL COLOR METER
2. How to display Hexadecimal numbers on the Digital Color Meter
DISPLAY VALUE -> “as Hexadecimal”
3. How to read the Digital Color Meter?
How To Use Digital Color Meter
Simple. Just HOVER with your mouse over the image to find the hexadecimal code.
Digital Color Meter Icon Mac
And that’s all you need! Read the last two digits of each line, and add them together. So in this case #DC5629.