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Image Color Picker

Pick colors from any image. Get HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK codes. Extract dominant palettes automatically.

Drop your image here or browse

Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP — max 10MB

SIMPLE PROCESS

How To Pick Colors From Images

Follow the steps below

1

Upload Your Image

Drag and drop or click to upload any image. JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and BMP are all supported.

2

Hover and Click to Sample

Move your cursor over the image. See the color code update in real time with a magnifier. Click anywhere to add that color to your palette.

3

Export Your Palette

Copy HEX codes, RGB values, or download your palette as CSS variables, JSON, or a PNG swatch image.

Why Use Our Color Picker

  • Brand Color Matching

    Extract exact HEX codes from brand logos or marketing materials to maintain color consistency.

  • Web & UI Design

    Pick colors from design inspiration images and export as CSS variables ready to paste into your stylesheet.

  • Digital Art & Illustration

    Sample colors from reference photos and build a perfect palette before starting your artwork.

  • Print & Photography

    Get CMYK values from images to ensure accurate color reproduction when preparing files for print.

  • Color Trend Analysis

    Upload mood boards or trend images to extract dominant colors and understand the color story.

  • Accessibility Checking

    Extract exact foreground and background colors to check contrast ratios for WCAG compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I pick a color from an image?
Upload your image, hover over any area to preview its color in real time, then click to save that color to your palette.
What color formats does the color picker support?
HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK — all displayed simultaneously. Click any copy button to copy that format in one click.
Can I extract a color palette automatically?
Yes. On upload, the tool automatically analyzes your image using k-means clustering and extracts up to 8 dominant colors into your palette.
How do I export the color palette?
Use the Export Palette section to copy all HEX codes, download a CSS :root variables file, download a JSON array, or save a PNG swatch image.
Is the color picker free to use?
Completely free. No account, no signup, no watermark. All processing happens in your browser — your images are never sent to a server.