3 - Color Picker with Hex Code Display
Description
Develop a React application that features a color picker component. Users should be able to select a color from the picker, and the corresponding hexadecimal (hex) code of the chosen color should be displayed prominently on the screen.
Algorithm
State Management: Use React's
useState
hook to manage a state variableselectedColor
to store the currently selected color.Color Picker Integration: Integrate a suitable color picker library or component into your React project. Popular options include React Color, Material UI ColorPicker, or custom-built solutions.
Hex Code Handling: Upon color selection, obtain the hex code of the chosen color from the color picker component and update the
selectedColor
state variable accordingly.Hex Code Display: Render the hex code value stored in
selectedColor
within a designated UI element, such as a<p>
or<span>
tag.
Code
Explanation
useState Hook: Manages the
selectedColor
state variable to store the chosen color.React Color Integration: Imports the
SketchPicker
component from thereact-color
library.Color Selection: The
handleChangeComplete
function is triggered when a color is selected in theSketchPicker
. It extracts the hex code from the selected color object and updates theselectedColor
state.Hex Code Rendering: The hex code stored in
selectedColor
is displayed within a<p>
tag.
Additional Notes
Library Choice: The choice of color picker library may vary based on preferences and project requirements.
Customization: Explore customization options provided by the chosen library to tailor the appearance and functionality of the color picker.
Accessibility: Consider accessibility guidelines for color contrast and visual clarity when designing the color picker interface.
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