Extract Color From Image in One Click
Image Color Extractor pulls the dominant colors out of any photo, screenshot, or graphic the moment you drop it in. Upload an image and the tool builds a palette with the HEX, RGB, and HSL value for every color — no guessing, no manual sampling.
It is built for designers chasing inspiration from a photo, developers matching a brand color, and anyone who needs an exact color code from a picture. You can also pick any individual pixel by clicking the image directly, then copy or export the whole palette for your project.
How to Extract Colors From an Image
Add your image
Click the upload zone to browse, drag and drop a file onto it, or copy an image and press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac) to paste. PNG, JPG, GIF, and WebP files are supported.
Read the palette
Dominant colors appear instantly as cards. Each card shows a swatch, a prominence bar, the closest color name, and the HEX, RGB, and HSL values side by side.
Pick a specific color
Hover the image to preview the color under your cursor, then click to sample that exact pixel. Use the Expand button for a fullscreen view when you need precise picking.
Adjust and sort
Use the slider to extract anywhere from 3 to 15 colors, sort the palette by prominence, brightness, or hue, and hit Re-extract to refresh the result.
Copy or export
Click any value to copy it, use Copy All for every HEX at once, or export the palette as CSS variables, SCSS variables, JSON, or a PNG image.
Features
Smart Color Extraction
A k-means clustering algorithm groups similar pixels to find the truly dominant colors, not just the most frequent ones, for palettes that match how you see the image.
Interactive Color Picker
Hover to preview the color under your cursor with a live HEX tooltip, then click to sample any pixel. Expand mode gives a fullscreen view for precise picking.
Multiple Color Formats
Every color comes with HEX, RGB, and HSL values, each with its own one-click copy button so you can grab whichever format your project needs.
Color Naming
Each color is matched to the closest named color from a large database, making it easier to describe and remember the shades in your palette.
Flexible Sorting
Order the palette by prominence to surface the dominant colors, by brightness from light to dark, or by hue to follow the color wheel.
Adjustable Color Count
A simple slider lets you extract between 3 and 15 colors, so you can keep a tight palette or capture a wider range of shades.
Export Options
Take your palette anywhere as CSS variables, SCSS variables, JSON data, or a downloadable PNG swatch sheet with HEX labels.
Palette History
Your recent palettes are saved in the browser so you can reopen them without re-uploading. Clear the history anytime to start fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I extract colors from an image?
Add an image by clicking the upload area, dragging a file in, or pasting from your clipboard. The tool reads the picture and shows its dominant colors as a palette automatically — nothing to install or sign up for.
How do I get the HEX code of a color in a photo?
Hover over the spot you want to see the color under your cursor, then click to sample that exact pixel. Its HEX value is copied for you, and you can also click any value on a color card to copy it.
Can I get the RGB and HEX both?
Yes. Every extracted color lists its HEX, RGB, and HSL values together, and each has its own copy button so you can take whichever format you need.
What image formats are supported?
PNG, JPG/JPEG, GIF, and WebP files all work. For the clearest palette, use a sharp image with distinct colors rather than a blurry or heavily compressed one.
How many colors can I extract?
Anywhere from 3 to 15 colors using the slider. It starts at 3, which suits most images; raise the count for pictures with more variety, then press Re-extract to rebuild the palette.
What does "prominence" mean?
Prominence shows how dominant a color is across the image. The fuller a card's prominence bar, the more of the picture that color covers, which helps you see the overall color balance at a glance.
Can I export the palette as CSS or JSON?
Yes. The export menu lets you copy the palette as CSS custom properties or SCSS variables, copy it as JSON for programmatic use, or download a PNG swatch sheet. For CSS, paste the export into your :root and use values like var(--color-1).
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. All processing runs in your browser with JavaScript, so your images never leave your device. Your saved palette history also stays in your own browser's local storage.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The layout is responsive and works on phones and tablets. On touch screens, tap the image to pick a color instead of hovering with a mouse.
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