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Old 09-22-2016
awk (or) UNIX random RGB colors generator?
Dear UNIX Friends,

I was wondering if there is a random RGB color generator or any function in any unix platforms.

Please share your ideas.

Thanks
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Old 09-22-2016
Code:
$ printf "%02x%02x%02x\n" $((RANDOM%256)) $((RANDOM%256)) $((RANDOM%256))
2ae9ae

$

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Old 09-22-2016
Add a fourth one and have the Alpha channel too.
CMYK is in there too.
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