Abstract: A method of displaying colors for selection by a user in which a range of first color attributes (e.g. hue) is displayed in a first linear selection bar. The first color attributes varying along the length of the first selection bar. The method further comprising displaying a range of second color attributes (e.g. saturation and brightness) in a second linear selection bar. The second color attributes varying along the length of the second selection bar. A method for selecting colors in which a color from under the pointer is selected as soon as it has been left in the same position for a predetermined period of time.