useRandomColor

A hook that generates random hexadecimal color values. Perfect for creating dynamic color schemes, placeholder backgrounds, or visual effects.

Parameters

• initialColor?: string - Optional initial color in hexadecimal format (e.g., “#000000”)

Returns

• color: string - Current color in hexadecimal format
• generateColor: () => string - Function to generate and set a new random color

Usage

import { useRandomColor } from '@rhinolabs/react-hooks';
 
function ColorBox() {
  const { color, generateColor } = useRandomColor('#ff0000');
 
  return (
    <div>
      <div
        style={{
          width: '100px',
          height: '100px',
          backgroundColor: color,
          margin: '20px'
        }}
      />
      
      <button onClick={generateColor}>
        Generate New Color
      </button>
      
      <div>Current Color: {color}</div>
    </div>
  );
}

Notes

• Generates valid hex colors
• Supports initial color value
• Returns consistent format
• Zero-padded hex values
• Full color spectrum
• Maintains color state
• Returns new color value