Pika
An open-source color picker app for macOS, designed for quick onscreen color selection with WCAG compliance checks.
Score
60
User Rating
1.0
Free/Trial Support
Supported
Starting Price
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Last Updated
Aug 14, 2026
Overview
What is Pika?
Pika is an easy-to-use, open-source, native color picker for macOS that helps designers and developers quickly find colors onscreen in various formats like hex, RGB, HSB, or HSL, with features for accessibility and global hotkeys.
What is Pika used for?
Top Features
- WCAG compliance checks
- Compact menu bar/dock integration
- Global hotkey access
- Multiple color formats (hex, RGB, HSB, HSL)
- Lightning-fast native performance
How to use Pika?
Download Pika from the App Store or via Homebrew, set it to start at login, use global hotkeys to access from anywhere, and pick colors with shortcuts like ⌘D and ⇧⌘D, copying them with ⌘C and ⇧⌘C.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free and open-source
- Focus on accessibility
- Easy to use with keyboard shortcuts
- Lightweight and fast
- Native macOS integration
Cons
- Only available for macOS
- Limited to color picking functionality
Use Cases
- Designers needing quick color selection
- Developers checking color contrast for accessibility
- Anyone requiring onscreen color picking on Mac
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