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Huey
2022
The Chrome Extension allows users to pick and save HEX codes for colors, and operates across multiple windows.
HTMLCSSJavascriptRESTful API
Overview
Huey is a focused Chrome extension for designers and developers who need to capture color values quickly from any screen. It emphasizes immediate usability: pick a color, copy the hex code, and continue working.
"Good tooling removes friction — Huey makes color capture almost invisible so creators stay in flow." — Kuldeep
Key Features
- •One-click hex detection and clipboard copy.
- •Real-time preview and customizable picker options.
- •Cross-window support so users can capture colors from any tab or monitor.
Applications
- •Rapid color capture during design reviews and front-end work.
- •Quick sharing of color palettes with collaborators.
- •Utility for content creators needing exact color values.
Tech Stack
HTMLCSSJavascriptChrome Extension APIs
Key Achievements
- •Published on the Chrome Web Store (moreUrl).
- •Delivered a polished UX for quick, repeatable color capture.
- •Saved time in daily design workflows by simplifying an otherwise manual task.
Impact
Huey reduces small-but-frequent interruptions in design workflows. By streamlining color capture and clipboard workflows, the extension improves designer velocity and reduces context-switching when moving between design tools and code.