Color Picker from Image
Upload an image and click anywhere to pick colors
Drop image here
or click to browse files
Max size: 10MB • All processing happens in your browser
Try with Sample Images
How to Use This Color Picker
Step-by-Step Guide
Upload an Image
Click "Browse Images" or drag & drop any JPG, PNG, GIF, or WEBP image.
Click to Pick Colors
Click anywhere on the image to pick colors. Move cursor for live preview.
Get Color Values
View HEX, RGB, and HSL values. Copy with one click.
Build Palette
Save colors to palette, export, or share with others.
Common Use Cases
Graphic Design
Extract color schemes from photos for branding and design projects.
Web Development
Get exact color codes for CSS from website screenshots or mockups.
Photography
Analyze color composition and create harmonious palettes from photos.
E-commerce
Match product colors or extract colors from competitor websites.
Pro Tips
- Use 3px sample size for balanced results (not too precise, not too blurry)
- Enable Auto Palette to automatically generate harmonious color schemes
- Export your palette as JSON or CSS variables for easy integration
- All processing happens locally in your browser - no images are uploaded to servers
- Use high-resolution images for better color accuracy and detail
Color Formats Explained
| Format | Description | Example | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | Hexadecimal representation using 6 characters (RRGGBB) | #FF5733 | Web design, CSS, HTML |
| RGB | Red, Green, Blue values from 0-255 each | rgb(255, 87, 51) | Digital design, programming |
| HSL | Hue (0-360), Saturation (0-100%), Lightness (0-100%) | hsl(11, 100%, 60%) | Color manipulation, adjustments |
HEX Tips
- • Starts with # symbol
- • 6 characters (0-9, A-F)
- • Case insensitive (#ff5733 = #FF5733)
- • Most common for web
RGB Tips
- • Values 0-255 for each color
- • rgb(0,0,0) = Black
- • rgb(255,255,255) = White
- • rgba adds alpha (transparency)
HSL Tips
- • Hue: Color wheel position (0-360)
- • Saturation: Color intensity (0-100%)
- • Lightness: Brightness (0-100%)
- • Easy to create variations
Frequently Asked Questions
No, absolutely not! All image processing happens 100% locally in your browser using JavaScript and Canvas API. Your images never leave your computer, ensuring complete privacy and security.
Privacy Benefits: No image uploads, no server storage, no third-party access to your images.
Our color picker supports all common image formats:
Maximum file size: 10MB (browser limitations)
Our color picker provides pixel-perfect accuracy using the Canvas API. However, accuracy can be affected by:
- Image compression: Highly compressed JPGs may have color artifacts
- Monitor calibration: Colors may appear differently on different screens
- Sample size: Larger sample sizes average nearby pixels
Pro Tip: Use 3px sample size for the best balance between accuracy and anti-aliasing.
Yes, absolutely! Our color picker is fully responsive and works perfectly on:
Smartphones
- • Touch-friendly interface
- • Camera upload support
- • Optimized for small screens
Tablets
- • Larger canvas area
- • Stylus support
- • Split-screen compatible
Desktop
- • Full precision control
- • Drag & drop support
- • Keyboard shortcuts
You can export your color palette in multiple formats:
Export Formats
- CSS Variables: --color-1: #FF5733;
- JSON: {"colors": ["#FF5733", "#33FF57"]}
- Image: PNG of color palette
- CSV: Spreadsheet-friendly format
Sharing Options
- Shareable Link: Generate URL with your palette
- Download: Save palette file locally
- Copy to Clipboard: Instant copy of all colors