Color Generation
The /color endpoint generates a color in multiple formats. You can provide a HEX color to convert, or omit it to get a random color.
GET/v5/color
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
hex | No | A HEX color to convert (e.g. ff6600). Random if omitted |
Response Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
hex | string | Hexadecimal color code |
rgb | string | RGB color format |
hsl | string | HSL color format (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) |
hsv | string | HSV color format (Hue, Saturation, Value) |
hwb | string | HWB color format (Hue, Whiteness, Blackness) |
cmyk | string | CMYK color format (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) |
Code Examples
curl -X GET \
"https://api.sylvain.sh/v5/color?hex=1a1a2e"Try It
Error Handling
If parameters are invalid, the API will return an error:
| Error Message | Description |
|---|---|
Invalid HEX color (use #RRGGBB) | The hex parameter is not valid hex |