Get HEX code for Custom Styling

A HEX color code is a 6-digit code used to identify a color. Using a HEX color code lets you use the same color each time without seeing any discrepancies. HEX color code can be used for Custom Styling TaxCaddy colors in accordance with your firm's branding policy.
.
Example
  • #2366a0
  • #18b86b
  • #f98072
If your firm doesn’t have a color branding policy, or you don't know the HEX code then you can follow these steps to get the HEX code from your logo or a screenshot. You can use Microsoft Paint 3D on Windows 10 or greater (recommended) or add a third-party Chrome extension.

Microsoft Paint 3D

If you have Microsoft Windows 10 or greater, then you can use Microsoft Paint 3D to get the HEX code. If Paint 3D is not pre-installed, then you can install it for free from Microsoft Store.
Follow these steps to get HEX code from Paint 3D:
On the
Start
menu, open
Paint 3D
.
Select
Menu
.
Select
Browse Files
.
Select your logo or a screenshot you would like to use to get the color code.
Select the
Eyedropper
tool on the right panel to pick the color.
Point the cursor to a spot on the image, then select to select that color.
On the right panel, select the color box next to the
Eyedropper
tool.
On the
Edit Color
window, copy the text in the
Hex
field.
To use this HEX code, enter
#
then your HEX code in the fields (that is,
#18B86B
)

Third-Party Chrome Extension

If you are unable to use Microsoft Paint 3D on Windows then you can add a third-party extension from the Chrome Web Store to select colors from your website or image.
ColorPick Eyedropper
Go to Chrome Web Store, find the ColorPick Eyedropper extension, then select
Add to Chrome
.
Once the extension is installed, select the extension icon on the toolbar.
Point the cursor to a spot on the image or a website, then select to select that color.
Copy the HEX color code.
To use this HEX code, enter
#
then your HEX code in the fields (that is,
#18B86B
)

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