How do I pick a color from an image?

Upload an image by dragging it or clicking the upload area. Then click anywhere on the image to pick that pixel's exact color. The HEX, RGB, and HSL values update instantly.

How does dominant color extraction work?

The tool samples pixels from the image, groups similar colors together, and identifies the most common color groups. This gives you the 5-6 most representative colors from the image.

Are my images uploaded anywhere?

No. Images are processed entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. They're never uploaded to any server, stored, or transmitted. When you close the tab, they're gone.

Image Color Picker — Extract Colors from Any Image

Upload any image and click to pick specific pixel colors, or auto-extract the dominant color palette. All processing happens in your browser.

Design Inspiration from Images

Some of the best color palettes come from photographs, artwork, and nature. Upload a sunset photo and extract its warm oranges and purples. Use a product photo to match exact brand colors. Sample colors from a competitor's website screenshot. This tool turns any image into a starting point for your color palette.

How Color Extraction Works

The tool reads pixel data from your image using the HTML Canvas API. For dominant color extraction, it samples thousands of pixels, quantizes similar colors into groups, and returns the most frequent color groups. This identifies the image's key colors without processing every single pixel, keeping extraction fast even for large images.

100% Private Processing

Your images never leave your device. The browser reads the file locally, renders it to a canvas element, and extracts pixel data — all in JavaScript. No server upload, no API calls, no storage. This means you can safely use it with confidential design files, unreleased branding, and private photos.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert HEX to RGB?▼

Paste or type your HEX code (like #3B82F6) into the HEX field and the RGB values appear instantly — R: 59, G: 130, B: 246. The first two hex characters are red, the middle two are green, the last two are blue.

What is a WCAG contrast ratio and why does it matter?▼

The WCAG contrast ratio measures how distinguishable two colors are, from 1:1 (no contrast) to 21:1 (maximum). WCAG 2.1 requires a minimum of 4.5:1 for normal text (AA) and 7:1 for the highest standard (AAA). This ensures people with visual impairments can read your content.

What’s the difference between RGB and HSL?▼

RGB defines colors by mixing red, green, and blue light (0-255 each). HSL describes colors as Hue (color wheel position 0-360°), Saturation (vividness 0-100%), and Lightness (brightness 0-100%). HSL is more intuitive for creating color variations.

Is CMYK conversion accurate?▼

Our CMYK conversion is mathematically correct but approximate. Precise CMYK values for print depend on ICC color profiles. Our conversion uses the standard formula, sufficient for digital mockups. For production print, use your print provider’s color profile.

Can I extract colors from an image?▼

Yes. Upload any image and click anywhere on it to pick a pixel’s color, or let the tool extract the 5-6 most dominant colors automatically. The image is processed entirely in your browser — never uploaded to any server.

What color format should I use for web design?▼

For CSS, HEX (#3B82F6) and RGB are both widely supported. HSL is increasingly preferred because it’s easier to create color variations. For opacity, use RGBA or HSLA. Tailwind CSS uses predefined color classes like bg-blue-500.

How does the palette generator work?▼

It uses color theory to find harmonious combinations. From your color’s hue on the color wheel, it calculates complementary (180° opposite), analogous (nearby), triadic (120° apart), and other harmonies. These mathematical relationships produce colors that naturally look good together.

Is my data private?▼

Nothing leaves your browser. All color calculations, conversions, and image processing happen entirely in JavaScript on your device. No data is stored on any server.

Image Color Picker — Extract Colors from Any Image

Design Inspiration from Images

How Color Extraction Works

100% Private Processing

Frequently Asked Questions

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