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SwiftHexColors is a lightweight Swift library that provides convenient methods for working with hexadecimal colors in iOS development. Whether you need to convert hexadecimal values to UIColor objects or vice versa, this library has got you covered. With SwiftHexColors, you can easily incorporate gorgeous colors into your iOS apps, giving them a visually appealing touch.

Installation

  1. Open your Xcode project.
  2. Click on “File” in the Xcode menu bar.
  3. Select “Swift Packages” and then click on “Add Package Dependency”.
  4. In the search bar, enter “SwiftHexColors” and wait for the package to appear.
  5. Click on the “Next” button.
  6. Choose the appropriate version rule or branch, and click on “Next”.
  7. Ensure that the package is added to the correct target in your project.
  8. Click on the “Finish” button.

Usage

Converting Hexadecimal to UIColor

To convert a hexadecimal color code to a UIColor object, follow the example below:


let myColor = UIColor(hex: "#FF0000") // Specify your desired hex color code

In the example above, the UIColor object ‘myColor’ is created using the hexadecimal color code “#FF0000” which represents the color red.

Converting UIColor to Hexadecimal

If you want to convert a UIColor object to its corresponding hexadecimal string, use the following code snippet:


let hexString = myColor.toHexString()

The ‘hexString’ variable will contain the hexadecimal representation of the UIColor object ‘myColor’.

Handling Invalid Hexadecimal Values

In case there’s an invalid hexadecimal color code provided, the library provides an option to return a default color instead. To do this, use the following method:


let myColor = UIColor(hex: "#InvalidCode", defaultColor: UIColor.blue) // Replace UIColor.blue with the desired default color

If the provided hexadecimal color code is invalid, the color assigned to ‘myColor’ will be the default color specified.

Additional Utilities

Random Hexadecimal Color

If you need to generate a random hexadecimal color, you can use the built-in method:


let randomColor = UIColor.randomHexColor()

The ‘randomColor’ variable will hold a randomly generated hexadecimal color code.

Gradient Colors

If you want to create gradient colors using two hexadecimal codes, you can use the following convenience method:


let gradient = UIColor.gradientHexColor(startHex: "#FF0000", endHex: "#0000FF") // Replace startHex and endHex with the desired colors

The ‘gradient’ variable will contain a gradient color corresponding to the two provided hexadecimal codes.

Conclusion

SwiftHexColors is a versatile library for handling hexadecimal colors in your iOS projects. With its range of conversion methods and additional utilities, you can easily incorporate beautiful hues and gradients into your app designs. Get started with SwiftHexColors and elevate the visual appeal of your iOS apps today!