Image Color Extractor — Free Online Color Palette Generator
Upload an image and extract its dominant colors instantly. Copy HEX, RGB, HSL values and export palettes. Runs entirely in your browser.
How to Use the Image Color Extractor
- Upload an image — drag and drop or click to select a file (PNG, JPG, WebP, etc.).
- Extract colors — the tool automatically analyzes the image and extracts dominant colors.
- Choose region — extract from the full image, center, corners, or edges.
- Click a color — see its HEX, RGB, HSL values and copy with one click.
- Sort by prominence — colors are displayed from most to least dominant.
- Export palette — choose CSS, SCSS, JSON, or Tailwind format and copy the code.
- Download PNG — save the color palette as an image file.
- Eyedropper — click anywhere on the image to sample a specific pixel color.
Why Use This Image Color Extractor
Extracting colors from images is essential for creating cohesive designs that match your visual assets. Whether you're building a website around a brand photo, creating a mood board, or need to match text colors to a background image, this tool gives you accurate color data in seconds.
Unlike desktop tools that require installation, this extractor runs entirely in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to a server — all processing happens locally using the Canvas API. Export palettes in multiple formats to integrate directly into your design system or codebase.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tool supports all common web image formats: PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, BMP, and SVG. The image is rendered to a Canvas element for color analysis, so any format your browser can display will work.
No! All image processing happens locally in your browser using the Canvas API. Your images never leave your device. The tool is completely client-side and privacy-friendly.
The tool uses a median-cut algorithm to find the most dominant colors. It's highly accurate for photos and complex images. For simple graphics with few colors, it will extract the exact colors used. The eyedropper tool lets you sample any specific pixel for pixel-perfect accuracy.
Yes! Use the extraction region filters to analyze only the center, corners, or edges of the image. This is useful when you want colors from a specific area, like the background of a product photo or the edges of a landscape shot.
Use Cases
Extracting Dominant Colors from Photos
Analyze any photo to identify its most prominent colors for design inspiration and color matching.
Building Color Palettes from Product Images
Generate cohesive color palettes directly from product photography for consistent brand visuals.
Matching Brand Colors to Imagery
Extract colors from brand imagery to ensure visual consistency across marketing materials and websites.
Designing with Colors from Nature
Extract natural color palettes from landscape photos for organic, nature-inspired design themes.
Accessibility Color Selection from Images
Choose accessible color combinations from images that meet WCAG contrast requirements for readability.