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How to Extract Colors from Any Image
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Upload an Image
Drag and drop an image file or click to browse. The tool supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and BMP formats up to 25 MB. Your image is processed entirely in the browser.
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Pick Colors with the Eyedropper
Hover over any part of the image to see the color under your cursor with a magnified preview. Click to select a color, and its HEX, RGB, and HSL values appear instantly.
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Explore the Extracted Palette
The tool automatically extracts dominant colors from the image and generates a harmonious palette. View complementary, analogous, triadic, and split-complementary color schemes derived from your selections.
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Copy and Export Color Values
Click any color swatch to copy its value in HEX, RGB, or HSL format. Export the full palette as JSON, CSS custom properties, SCSS variables, or ASE file.
Professional Color Extraction for Designers
Precision Eyedropper with Magnifier
A zoomed-in preview around your cursor lets you pick the exact pixel you want. No more guessing which shade of blue you are selecting.
Automatic Palette Generation
The tool analyzes the image and extracts its dominant colors. You get a ready-to-use palette without manually sampling dozens of points.
Color Harmony Analysis
Generate complementary, analogous, triadic, and split-complementary harmonies from any selected color. Build cohesive color schemes based on established color theory.
Multiple Output Formats
Copy colors as HEX, RGB, or HSL values. Export palettes as CSS custom properties, SCSS variables, JSON, or ASE files for use in any design tool.
Brightness Analysis
See the brightness range and color distribution of extracted colors to make informed design decisions about your palette.
Fully Client-Side
Images are processed locally in your browser. No uploads, no server calls, no privacy concerns with proprietary designs or client work.
Who Uses Image Color Extraction?
UI and web designers extract colors from inspiration images, brand photography, and competitor websites to build consistent color palettes. Instead of eyeballing hex codes, the eyedropper and harmony tools give you precise values that you can plug directly into Figma, CSS, or your design tokens.
Brand designers and marketing teams use color extraction to ensure visual consistency across campaigns. Upload a hero image from a photoshoot and instantly get the exact shades used, making it easy to match social media graphics, email templates, and print materials to the same palette.
Artists, illustrators, and photographers analyze color relationships in reference images to inform their own work. The harmony analysis reveals why certain photos feel cohesive, helping you apply the same color theory principles to your compositions and edits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colors does the automatic palette extract?
The tool typically extracts 5 to 8 dominant colors from an image, depending on its color complexity. Simple images with few tones might yield 3 to 4 colors, while vibrant photographs with many hues can produce a richer palette.
What color formats can I copy?
You can copy any color in HEX (e.g., #3B82F6), RGB (e.g., rgb(59, 130, 246)), or HSL format. HEX is most common for web development, RGB for CSS and design tools, and HSL for intuitive color adjustments.
Can I check if two colors have enough contrast for accessibility?
The tool provides brightness analysis for extracted colors, helping you assess whether color combinations will provide sufficient visual contrast. For detailed WCAG compliance testing, we recommend using a dedicated contrast checker alongside this tool.
Does it work with screenshots and digital artwork?
Yes, the tool works with any raster image regardless of source. Upload screenshots of websites, digital paintings, app mockups, or flat design illustrations. The eyedropper and palette extraction work identically on photographs and digital artwork.
Is there a limit on image file size?
Images up to 25 MB are supported. Since all processing is done locally in your browser, larger images may take a moment to analyze depending on your device. For best performance, images under 10 MB work nearly instantly.