Free Color Palette Extractor

Extract the dominant color palette from any image instantly. Get HEX, RGB, and HSL values — 100% free.

Your image is processed 100% in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

How to Extract Colors from an Image

  1. Upload any image (PNG, JPG, or WebP).
  2. Adjust the number of colors to extract (3-12).
  3. Click "Extract Palette" to analyze the image.
  4. Click any color swatch to copy its HEX code, or copy the full CSS variables.

Why Extract Color Palettes?

  • Brand Identity: Extract colors from existing brand materials to ensure consistency across all designs and digital assets.
  • Web Design: Generate CSS color variables from a mood board or reference image to kick-start your design system.
  • Inspiration: Analyze color palettes from photographs, artwork, or nature to discover harmonious color combinations.
  • Client Work: Match colors from a client's existing materials, logo, or product photography for pixel-perfect designs.

Understanding Color Formats

HEX (#FF5733): The most common format for web design. A 6-digit hexadecimal code representing Red, Green, and Blue channels. Easy to use in CSS and design tools.

RGB (255, 87, 51): Represents colors as Red, Green, Blue values from 0-255. Used in CSS with rgb() and in many programming languages.

HSL (14, 100%, 60%): Hue (0-360°), Saturation (0-100%), Lightness (0-100%). More intuitive for creating color variations — adjust lightness for shades and tints.

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Color Palette Extractor FAQs

Common questions about extracting colors from images

How does color extraction work?

This tool uses a k-means clustering algorithm to analyze every pixel in your image and group them into the most representative colors. It identifies the dominant colors that best summarize the image's color composition.

Is this tool free?

Yes, completely free with no limits. Your images are processed entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded to any server.

How many colors can I extract?

You can extract between 3 and 12 colors. For most design purposes, 5-8 colors provide a comprehensive palette without being overwhelming.

What color formats are provided?

Each color is shown in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats. You can click any swatch to copy the HEX code, or use the "Copy to clipboard" button to get all colors as CSS custom properties.

Can I use the extracted colors commercially?

Absolutely. Colors themselves are not copyrightable. The extracted palette is yours to use in any project — web design, branding, print materials, or anything else.

Why do I get different results with different images of the same subject?

Lighting, white balance, contrast, and image processing all affect the pixel colors in an image. Two photos of the same scene can have noticeably different color palettes due to these factors.

How do I create a color palette for my brand?

Upload images that represent your brand aesthetic — your logo, product photos, or mood board images. Extract 5-6 colors and use them as your primary, secondary, and accent colors. The CSS variables export makes it easy to implement.

What image formats are supported?

This tool supports PNG, JPG/JPEG, and WebP images up to 20MB.

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens 100% in your browser using JavaScript and the Canvas API. Your images remain completely private on your device.

How accurate is the color extraction?

The k-means algorithm provides excellent results for identifying dominant colors. For very complex images with many similar colors, increasing the number of extracted colors will reveal more subtle variations.

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