Color picker and hex values in Figma - Cell-by-Cell Formula Trace

Sample Data

This table shows color names and their corresponding hex color codes used in design.

Cell	Value
A1	Color Name
B1	Hex Value
A2	Red
B2	#FF0000
A3	Green
B3	#00FF00
A4	Blue
B4	#0000FF
A5	Yellow
B5	#FFFF00

Formula Trace

HEXVALUE = B2

Step 1: Select cell B2

Cell Reference Map

   A       B
1 Color   Hex
2 Red     #FF0000
3 Green   #00FF00
4 Blue    #0000FF
5 Yellow  #FFFF00

Arrow: B2 -> HEXVALUE

The formula references cell B2 which contains the hex value for Red color.

Result

   A       B       C
1 Color   Hex     Selected Hex
2 Red     #FF0000 #FF0000
3 Green   #00FF00 
4 Blue    #0000FF 
5 Yellow  #FFFF00 

The selected hex value #FF0000 from cell B2 is shown in the 'Selected Hex' column.

Sheet Trace Quiz - 3 Questions

What hex value does cell B3 contain?

A #00FF00

B #FF0000

C #0000FF

D #FFFF00

Key Result

Selecting a cell with a hex value returns that hex code for use in design.

Practice

1. What does a color picker in Figma help you do?

easy

A. Create charts and graphs automatically

B. Write formulas for data calculations

C. Choose colors visually and get their hex codes

D. Import data from Excel files

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand the purpose of a color picker

   A color picker lets you select colors by clicking or dragging on a palette.

2. Step 2: Recognize hex codes usage

   It shows the color's hex code, a 6-digit code starting with #, to use consistently.

3. Final Answer:

   Choose colors visually and get their hex codes -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Color picker = Visual color selection + hex code [OK]

Hint: Color picker = visual color + hex code [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing color picker with data import tools
• Thinking color picker creates charts
• Assuming color picker writes formulas

2. Which of these is the correct format for a hex color code in Figma?

easy

A. 12#3456

B. 123456

C. ##123456

D. #123456

Solution

1. Step 1: Recall hex code format

   Hex codes start with a single # followed by 6 hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F).

2. Step 2: Check each option

   Only #123456 starts with one # and has 6 digits after it.

3. Final Answer:

   #123456 -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Hex code = # + 6 digits [OK]

Hint: Hex codes always start with one # [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Missing the # at the start
• Using double ##
• Placing # in the middle

3. If you pick a color with hex code #FF5733 in Figma, what color does it represent?

medium

A. A shade of orange-red

B. A shade of green

C. A shade of blue

D. A shade of purple

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand hex color components

   Hex code #FF5733 means Red=FF (255), Green=57 (87), Blue=33 (51).

2. Step 2: Interpret the color

   High red, medium green, low blue creates an orange-red shade.

3. Final Answer:

   A shade of orange-red -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   #FF5733 = strong red + some green = orange-red [OK]

Hint: High red + medium green = orange-red [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Mixing up RGB order
• Assuming #FF is blue
• Ignoring hex to decimal conversion

4. You entered the hex code #12G45Z in Figma's color picker but it shows an error. Why?

medium

A. Hex codes must only have numbers

B. Hex codes cannot contain letters beyond A-F

C. Hex codes cannot start with #

D. Hex codes must be 8 digits long

Solution

1. Step 1: Check allowed hex characters

   Hex codes use digits 0-9 and letters A-F only.

2. Step 2: Identify invalid characters

   Letters G and Z are invalid in hex codes, causing the error.

3. Final Answer:

   Hex codes cannot contain letters beyond A-F -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Invalid letters cause hex code errors [OK]

Hint: Hex letters only A-F allowed [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking hex codes need 8 digits
• Believing # is not allowed
• Assuming only numbers allowed

5. You want to keep your BI dashboard colors consistent. Which approach using Figma's color picker and hex codes is best?

hard

A. Save hex codes from Figma's color picker and reuse them in reports

B. Pick colors visually each time without saving hex codes

C. Use random hex codes from the internet

D. Use only black and white colors to avoid confusion

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand color consistency needs

   Consistent colors require reusing exact color codes across reports.

2. Step 2: Use Figma's color picker hex codes

   Saving hex codes from Figma lets you apply the same colors everywhere.

3. Final Answer:

   Save hex codes from Figma's color picker and reuse them in reports -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Reuse hex codes = consistent colors [OK]

Hint: Save and reuse hex codes for consistency [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Picking colors randomly each time
• Using random hex codes without checking
• Limiting to black and white unnecessarily