A new color every day
Every day at midnight a new color appears, the same for everyone. We pick it from the 184 named colors on paletadecolores.org: some are easy, like sky blue, and others are a real challenge, like marsala or sage green.
How the match is calculated
We compare your mix with today's color using the CIEDE2000 formula, the one designers and printers use to measure how different two colors look to the eye. That's why the percentage reflects what your eye sees, not just the numbers in the code.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Color of the day?
We give you the name of a color and you have 5 tries to make it with three sliders: Hue, Intensity and Light. After each try you see how close you are and get a hint for each slider. You win if you reach a 93% match.
When does the color change?
At midnight, based on your device's clock. Everyone gets the same color each day, so you can compare your result with your friends.
What do the hint colors mean?
Green means that slider is right, yellow means you're close and grey means you're far off. The text tells you which way to move it: for example “Turn toward blue”, “More muted” or “Lighter”.
How do I share my result?
When you finish, hit “Copy result” or “Share”. You share a strip of squares showing your tries, without giving away the color, so your friends can play too.
What is the streak?
It's the number of days in a row you've guessed the color. If you skip a day or don't get it, your streak goes back to zero. Your stats are saved in this browser.
Can I play previous days' colors?
You can only play today's color. There'll be a new one tomorrow, and on each color's page you can see its code and the colors that go with it.
Is it free?
Yes. You can play every day without signing up, on your phone or computer.