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ColorField

Shadow dwc-color-chooser
Java API
Inheritance

This class is a Field component, and inherits its features and behaviors. For an overview of Field properties, events, and other important information, please refer to the Field documentation.

The ColorField component is a versatile tool that allows users to explore and select colors interactively within your app. It offers a seamless approach so users can find the perfect hue, saturation, and brightness to match their creative vision.

The ColorField component is implemented as a native browser feature, so the presentation can differ greatly depending on the browser and platform. However, this variation is beneficial, as it aligns with the user’s familiar environment. It might appear as a simple text input to ensure a properly formatted color value, a platform-standard color picker, or even a custom color picker interface.

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Usages​

The ColorField is best used in scenarios where color selection is a crucial part of the user interface or app interface. Here are some scenarios where you can use a ColorField effectively:

  1. Graphic Design and Image Editing Tools: Color fields are essential in apps that involve customization via color selection.

  2. Theme Customization: If your app allows users to customize themes, using a color field enables them to choose colors for different UI elements, such as backgrounds, text, buttons, etc.

  3. Data Visualization: Provide users a color field to select colors for charts, graphs, heatmaps, and other visual representations.

Color code format​

The ColorField works seamlessly with the java.awt.Color class for setting the color and retrieving colors the user picks with the setValue() and getValue() methods. The ColorField only allows basic colors, which means that it will ignore any provided alpha value for a Color. Alternatively, you use the #RRGGBB hexadecimal format by using the setText() and getText() methods.

Static utilities​

The ColorField class also provides the following static utility methods:

  • fromHex(String hex): Convert a color string in hex format to a Color object which can then be utilized with this class, or elsewhere.

  • toHex(Color color): Convert the given value to the corresponding hex representation.

  • isValidHexColor(String hex): Check if the given value is a valid 7 character hex color.

Best practices​

To ensure an optimal user experience when using the ColorField component, consider the following best practices:

  • Contextual Assistance: Provide contextual assistance, such as tooltips or a label, to clarify that users can select a color and understand its purpose.

  • Provide a Default Color: Have a default color that makes sense for your app's context.

  • Offer Preset Colors: Include a palette of commonly used or on-brand colors alongside the color field for quick selection.