Generating a Random Hex Color in Python

Question

For a Django App, each \"member\" is assigned a color to help identify them. Their color is stored in the database and then printed/copied into the HTML when it is needed. T

Answer 1

import random

def generate_color():
    color = '#{:02x}{:02x}{:02x}'.format(*map(lambda x: random.randint(0, 255), range(3)))
    return color

Answer 2

Just store them as an integer with the three channels at different bit offsets (just like they are often stored in memory):

value = (red << 16) + (green << 8) + blue

(If each channel is 0-255). Store that integer in the database and do the reverse operation when you need to get back to the distinct channels.

Answer 3

import random
r = lambda: random.randint(0,255)
print('#%02X%02X%02X' % (r(),r(),r()))