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Colors are the foundation of every good design, but copying them efficiently in Figma can save you hours—and help keep your brand consistent. Whether you’re picking up colors from one element, matching them across screens, or using shared styles, Figma makes color copying easy and precise.

In this guide, you’ll learn:

• How to copy fill, stroke, and text colors
• How to use the eyedropper tool
• How to extract color values (hex, RGB, HSL)
• Pro tips using color styles and variables

Let’s dive in.

🎨 1. How to Copy Fill or Stroke Color in Figma

To copy the fill or stroke color of an element:

Option A: Using the Properties Panel

1. Select the object with the color you want to copy
2. In the right-hand panel, locate the Fill or Stroke section
3. Click the color swatch
4. Copy the hex code (e.g., #FF5733), RGB, or HSL values
5. Paste into another element’s color picker

Option B: Use the Eyedropper Tool

1. Select the object you want to apply the color to
2. Click on the Fill or Stroke color swatch
3. Click the eyedropper icon
4. Hover over the target color and click to pick it

✅ Works across frames, pages, and even imported images.

🔁 2. How to Copy Text Color

Text color in Figma is handled like any other fill:

1. Select the text layer
2. In the Fill section, click the color
3. Copy the hex value or use the eyedropper
4. Apply to other text layers or UI elements

Bonus: You can select multiple text layers and paste the new color to apply it all at once.

💡 3. Pro Tip: Copying Full Styles

Instead of just copying raw color values, you can copy entire color styles, which are reusable and consistent.

To copy a style:

1. Select the element with the style applied
2. Use Cmd/Ctrl + Alt + C to copy style
3. Select the new element
4. Use Cmd/Ctrl + Alt + V to paste style

This works for fill, stroke, effects, and more—all at once.

🎯 4. Using Color Styles for Team Consistency

If you’re working in a design system, always aim to use color styles instead of raw values.

• Color styles are saved in the “Styles” panel
• Apply them once and update everywhere at once
• Helps enforce brand color consistency
• Ideal for light/dark themes and multi-brand systems

To apply:

1. Select an element
2. Click the Fill color
3. Click “Style” icon (four dots)
4. Choose from saved styles

🚀 5. Using Color Variables (Advanced)

Figma now supports variables, allowing you to switch color themes (e.g., light/dark mode) with a toggle.

You can:

• Assign colors to tokens like Primary, Background, or TextMuted
• Copy variables across projects
• Swap modes to instantly theme your designs

Variables > Styles > Raw Hex — that’s the hierarchy of scale.

⚠️ What Not to Do When Copying Color

• ❌ Don’t copy-paste colors manually every time—use styles for scalability
• ❌ Don’t detach components just to tweak a color—override it instead
• ❌ Don’t forget contrast: Always check accessibility with plugins like Contrast Checker

✅ Summary: Fast, Flexible Ways to Copy Color in Figma

Task	Best Method
Grab a color from anywhere	Eyedropper Tool
Apply exact value	Copy hex/RGB from Fill
Match text color	Use Fill section or copy/paste
Apply all styles	Cmd/Ctrl + Alt + C/V
Keep things consistent	Use Color Styles
Build scalable systems	Use Color Variables

Copying color in Figma is about more than just getting the shade right—it’s about working smarter, maintaining consistency, and making your design system scalable.

For more Figma tips, color workflows, and smart UI practices, explore Designilo.com.