Color Name Finder API
Color Name Finder is a tool for finding the closest named color from a hex color value. It uses color distance algorithms to match hex codes to CSS/HTML named colors and provides similarity scores for accurate color identification.
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123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960{ "status": "ok", "error": null, "data": { "input_hex": "#FF5733", "input_rgb": { "r": 255, "g": 87, "b": 51 }, "exact_match": false, "closest_color": { "name": "Tomato", "hex": "FF6347", "distance": 23.32, "similarity": 94.72, "rgb": { "r": 255, "g": 99, "b": 71 } }, "closest_matches": [ { "name": "Tomato", "hex": "FF6347", "distance": 23.32, "similarity": 94.72, "rgb": { "r": 255, "g": 99, "b": 71 } }, { "name": "Coral", "hex": "FF7F50", "distance": 49.41, "similarity": 88.81, "rgb": { "r": 255, "g": 127, "b": 80 } }, { "name": "Chocolate", "hex": "D2691E", "distance": 52.82, "similarity": 88.04, "rgb": { "r": 210, "g": 105, "b": 30 } } ], "total_named_colors": 141 } }
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What does the Color Name Finder API do?
Color Name Finder is a tool for finding the closest named color from a hex color value. It uses color distance algorithms to match hex codes to CSS/HTML named colors and provides similarity scores for accurate color identification. The API returns structured data in JSON, XML, or YAML format, making it easy to integrate into any application or workflow.
How fast is the Color Name Finder API?
The Color Name Finder API has an average response time of 389ms, with a median (p50) of 368ms and 99th percentile of 529ms. Our infrastructure maintains 99.9% uptime with servers distributed globally for low latency.
How much does the Color Name Finder API cost?
Each call to the Color Name Finder API uses 1 credit. The free tier includes 100 credits per month. Paid plans start at $29.99/month with higher limits, and enterprise plans offer custom pricing with priority support.
How do I authenticate Color Name Finder API requests?
Include your API key in the request header as X-API-Key: your_key_here. All requests are made over HTTPS for security. You can get your API key by signing up for a free account.
What HTTP methods does Color Name Finder support?
The Color Name Finder API supports GET requests. Simply pass your parameters as query strings in the URL. Check our documentation for detailed parameter specifications.
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