Color Extractor

Color Extractor

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Extract dominant colors from any image — auto or manual pick

Image

Upload an image to extract its colors

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PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, BMP up to 20MB

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Colors
Style

Click anywhere on the image to sample a color. Up to 16 colors.

Palette

Colors will appear here

Extract colors or pick from image

How the Color Extractor Works

Pull a complete color palette from any image. Automatic extraction finds dominant colors, and the eyedropper lets you pick precise tones.

Auto Extraction

Upload any image and the algorithm automatically identifies the dominant colors using k-means clustering. Get a harmonious palette in seconds.

Manual Eyedropper

Pick exact colors from any part of the image with the eyedropper tool. Click directly on the area you want to sample for pixel-perfect accuracy.

Copy Any Format

Every extracted color is available in HEX, RGB, and HSL. Copy individual values or the entire palette as a list for use in CSS, design tools, or style guides.

Palette Ready

The extracted colors are organized by visual weight and frequency. Use them directly as a starting point for a design system, brand refresh, or color scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions

By default the tool extracts the 5-8 most dominant colors. These represent the colors that occupy the most visual area in the image, giving you a balanced and representative palette.

Photos with distinct color areas — landscapes, product shots, artwork, and brand imagery — produce the most useful palettes. Very monochromatic images will return similar shades, while very busy images may produce unexpected color mixes.

Yes. Upload any image format (PNG, JPEG, WebP) including screenshots, mockups, and UI designs. The eyedropper mode is especially useful for picking specific colors from complex layouts.

A color picker lets you select one color at a time. The extractor analyzes the entire image and returns a balanced palette automatically. It saves time when you need to derive a color scheme from existing visual material like a photo or brand asset.