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Hex Color Guessing by Eye
Skill-testing challenge to identify exact hex codes from visual swatches
A design skill and web challenge where players estimate hex codes directly from visual color swatches within a limited number of guesses. It serves both as an advanced color-theory test and a demonstration of intuitive digital color literacy.
How it works
The tweet text: 'Senior designers: I know what #000000 is / God tier designers:' — followed by footage of a player typing hex codes like #6DDDA0 against targets and scoring 100% on an exact match within the 5-guess limit.
What it's for
- Train intuitive understanding of RGB hex values by visual appearance
- Test color precision and estimation skills against strict targets
- Demonstrate color recognition proficiency as a party trick
Key points
- Visual color matching against target swatches
- Iterative guessing interface using standard 6-digit hex format
- Turn-limited attempts to reach exact matches
- Real-time feedback on color accuracy and match percentage
Pricing
Free
Details
- Type
- Tip
- Category
- Design
- Topic
- Color Games
- Platforms
- Web
- For
- UI designers, digital artists, and frontend developers
- Tags
- hex, color, design, game, challenge, rgb
Why it was saved
- @CharlesPattson: The framing of the saved tweet (senior vs god tier designers) and a party trick worth demonstrating.
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