Learn how to seamlessly transfer your extracted colors and generated palettes to Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and other popular design tools. Multiple export methods and formats covered.
Choose the best export method for your preferred design tool
Use DesignPicker's Figma plugin for seamless color transfer
Copy and paste color values directly into Figma
Export colors as Adobe Swatch Exchange files
Use third-party plugins for better integration
Add colors to XD's color assets panel
DesignPicker supports multiple color formats to ensure compatibility with all design tools
Most common format, works with all design tools
#FF6B6B
Red, Green, Blue values for screen-based designs
rgb(255, 107, 107)
Hue, Saturation, Lightness for intuitive color adjustments
hsl(0, 100%, 71%)
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black for print design
cmyk(0, 58, 58, 0)
Adobe Swatch Exchange file format
palette.ase
Structured data format for developers
{"colors": [{"hex": "#FF6B6B"}]}
Best practices to streamline your color workflow across design tools
Create color groups in DesignPicker before exporting to maintain organization in your design tools.
Name your colors descriptively (e.g., "Primary Blue", "Accent Orange") for better team collaboration.
Export colors as CSS custom properties for consistent web development workflows.
Keep track of color palette versions when working on long-term projects or with teams.
Common questions about exporting colors to design tools
For Figma, HEX format is recommended as it's the most straightforward. You can copy HEX values directly into Figma's color picker or use our Figma plugin for automatic synchronization.
Yes! DesignPicker allows you to select multiple colors from your history and export them as a single palette file in various formats including ASE, JSON, and CSS.
Absolutely. DesignPicker preserves the exact color values during export, ensuring pixel-perfect color matching across all your design tools.
Export your colors as ASE or JSON files and share them with your team. Most design tools support importing these standard formats, ensuring everyone has access to the same colors.
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