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What Is the Image Color Picker?
The Image Color Picker is a free browser-based tool that lets you extract exact colors from any photograph, screenshot, or design mockup. Simply upload an image — or drag and drop it — and hover your cursor to see a magnifier loupe that previews the precise pixel color beneath the crosshair. Click anywhere on the image to lock in a color, then copy its HEX or RGB value with a single click.
Whether you are a graphic designer matching brand colors, a web developer pulling values from a comp, or a hobbyist building a mood board, the Image Color Picker streamlines your workflow.
Magnifier Loupe
An 8x zoom magnifier follows your cursor so you can sample pixel-perfect colors — no guessing required.
Auto Palette Extraction
The tool automatically identifies the dominant colors in your image and displays them as an editable palette.
Draggable Markers
Pin colors on the image with markers you can drag to fine-tune the exact sampling position.
One-Click Copy
Click any swatch or value to instantly copy HEX or RGB codes to your clipboard — ready to paste into CSS, Figma, or any design tool.
Extracting a Color Palette from an Image
A color palette is the foundation of any visual design — and the fastest way to build one is to pull it directly from a photo, illustration, or screenshot you already love. The Image Color Picker analyzes every pixel in your uploaded image, clusters them by perceptual similarity, and surfaces the most representative colors as a ready-to-use palette in the Extracted Colors panel.
You stay in full control of how the palette is generated. Use the + / − controls to increase or decrease the number of dominant colors — pull just three for a minimal brand palette, or expand to a dozen for a richer mood board. Click any extracted swatch to copy its HEX code, or use the locate button to see exactly where in the image that color appears, so you can verify it represents the region you care about.
Want something more specific than the auto palette? Hover the image and use the magnifier loupe to sample exact pixels, then press Add to Palette to pin them to your custom palette on the side. Mix auto-extracted dominants with hand-picked accents to build a balanced scheme — perfect for web design, branding, illustration, interior decor, or matching colors across photos for a consistent feed. Your palette is saved in your browser, so it stays ready the next time you return.
Upload any image, pick colors with pixel precision, and build a palette you can use anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pick a color from an image?
Upload or drag-and-drop any image into the picker area above. Hover your cursor
over the image to see a magnifier loupe with a live color preview. Click anywhere to select a color,
then click "Add to Palette" to save it. You can also click a saved swatch to copy its HEX code.
What image formats are supported?
The Image Color Picker supports all browser-compatible image formats including
PNG, JPG/JPEG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and SVG. Simply drag and drop or click "browse" to upload.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. Your image is processed entirely in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API.
Nothing is sent to any server — your files stay completely private.
Can I extract dominant colors automatically?
Yes. Once you upload an image, the tool automatically analyzes the image and
extracts the dominant colors, displayed in the "Extracted Colors" panel on the sidebar. You can
increase or decrease the number of extracted colors using the + and − controls.
What color formats can I copy?
You can copy colors in HEX format (e.g. #FF5733) and RGB format (e.g. RGB(255, 87,
51)). Click any color swatch or value readout to copy it to your clipboard instantly.
Do my saved palette colors persist?
Yes. Your palette is saved in your browser's local storage, so your colors will
still be there when you return to the page — no account required.
Can I use this on mobile devices?
Yes. The Image Color Picker is fully responsive and supports touch events, so you
can pick colors on tablets and smartphones as well as desktop browsers.