What’s the Easiest Way to Copy a Hex Color from Anywhere on Your Screen?
Use a color picker utility like Supercharge to instantly copy any color on your screen, then paste the hex code into a lightweight app like Antinote (the note APP of my dreams). With Antinote’s autopaste mode, the hex code is saved the moment you click. Instantly there.
Today, a quick video to see this in action.
Today’s Mac app tip is surprisingly simple - yet it feels a bit like magic. It’s one of those things that, once you know, you can’t un-know.
Let’s take a look. ♡
Step by Step Video
Notes to Go with the Video Above.
Here’s what I do when I find the perfect background color while working on a Squarespace website design (or pulling a palette from a photo in Lightroom, or a favourite color for a graphic.)
I hit Command + 3 - that’s my shortcut for turning my cursor into a color picker powered by an APP called Supercharge.
I click on the color - and Supercharge automatically copies the hex code to my clipboard.
Combine that with my favourite Note APP, Antinote and you’re welcome. ♡
Anything copied to my clipboard auto-magically lands in Antinote.
What is Antinote?
A clean, minimalist app that you can pin to the top of your screen. (more on it HERE). Wherever your mouse is, Antinote is waiting - ready to capture whatever you copy. Notes, text snippets, color hex codes from Supercharge…. and more.
Wanna turn on auto-paste in antinote?
Hit /
Tap 6 to enter paste mode
Press Return
You’ll see the autopaste icon flash - and that’s it
Now anything you copy (like Command + 3 color picks) drops right in.
Why I use Supercharge
It lives in my menu bar and does many helpful things:
Instantly pick colors from anywhere on screen
Customize shortcuts like my Command + 3 color picker
See photo metadata (right from Finder) - like dimensions, size, or file path
Right-click to airdrop files directly to your iPhone
and so many other helpful things.
Where to get these tools
Both Antinote and Supercharge are included in a subscription I love: Setapp. (this is my partner link)
Setapp is a bit like a curated app drawer - you pay one monthly fee and get access to SO MANY Mac Apps/utilities.
(I’m barely scratching the surface with these two.)
Other favorites inside Setapp:
☐ CleanMyMac
☐ Bartender (to organize your menu bar)
☐ QuitAll
☐ And more I’ll share soon.
Try it for yourself
If you want to grab colors straight from your screen (with ease) try this setup:
Download Supercharge via Setapp. My link takes you too a free 7 day trial.
Set your shortcut (mine’s Command + 3) Install Antinote (also on Setapp)
Turn on autopaste mode (/, then 6, then Return)
Keep it open while you work
Let me know if you try it. And if you’d like more tips like this - small utilities that make creative work feel good - I’d love to share more.
Note: This post pairs with the video above - scroll up to watch this in action.
Summary
To copy any hex color from your screen, use Supercharge (Command + 3) to pick the color and Antinote to autopaste it - no extra steps needed.
As always, thank you for being here. If you have any questions, or wanna know more about today’s Apps. Please ask away in the comments below.
xx
Kim
p.s.
Today’s ‘imperfect’ photos were inspired by my upcoming Digital meets Analog workshop. Click HERE for details.
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