Web-Safe Colors

The 216-color web-safe palette — each channel a multiple of 51 (0/33/66/99/CC/FF).

Reference Color & Design Updated Apr 19, 2026
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How to Use
  1. Click any swatch to copy the hex.
  2. Hover for RGB values.
216 web-safe colors

About

Grid
6 × 6 × 6 = 216
Channels
00, 33, 66, 99, CC, FF
Era
1990s 8-bit displays
Today
Aesthetic, not technical

About the Web-Safe Colors

Whether you are at a desk or on your phone, the Web-Safe Colors makes colour and design work easy — and it is completely free. The 216-color web-safe palette — each channel a multiple of 51 (0/33/66/99/CC/FF).

How it works

Everything is laid out so you can find what you need fast. There are no long tables to dig through. The page also works without internet once it has loaded, so you can use it anywhere.

Want the deeper story? The Knowledge Base explains the ideas behind the tools in more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this still relevant?

Historically web-safe colors mattered on 8-bit displays. Modern devices render full 24-bit color — this is now a design constraint or retro aesthetic, not a technical requirement.

How do I use the Web-Safe Colors?

Just type your numbers. The answer shows up right away — there is no button to press. Change anything and it updates by itself.

Is it free? Does it work without internet?

Yes to both. It is free with no sign-up, and once the page has loaded it keeps working even with no internet.

Where does my data go?

Nowhere — every calculation runs on your own device. Nothing you enter is uploaded, logged, or stored.

Common Use Cases

Retro designs

Authentic 1990s / Geocities palette.

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