---
name: "gcolor3"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "gcolor3"
version: "2.4.0-9"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/gcolor3"
---

# gcolor3(1)

a color selection dialog

## NAME

gcolor3 - a color selection dialog

## SYNOPSIS

**gcolor3** \[*OPTIONS*\]

## DESCRIPTION

**gcolor3** enables you to pick the color from any pixel on your screen. It also offers a palette, so that you can easily mix and match a couple of colors together.

## OPTIONS

### Help Options

- **-h**, **--help**

  Show help options

- **--help-all**

  Show all help options

### Application Options

- **-v**, **--version**

  Show the application's version

- **--display=***DISPLAY*

  X display to use

## FILES

- **$XDG\_CONFIG\_HOME/gcolor3/rgb.ini**

  Your saved color are stored in this file

## NOTES

**gcolor3** prints the last selected color to stdout in hex format on exit.

## BUGS

For any bugs or feature requests, please create an issue on GitLab at https://gitlab.gnome.org/World/gcolor3/issues

## AUTHORS

Jente Hidskes and contributors