Color Palette Generator from Image
Upload an image and get its dominant colors as a ready-to-use palette — HEX, RGB, and HSL codes included. Free, no sign-up, generated entirely in your browser.
Click to choose an image or drag and drop it here
Why extract colors in your browser instead of a design app
Pulling dominant colors out of an image is a pixel-sampling operation — something a browser's Canvas API can already do instantly. Design suites often bundle this feature behind a paid plan alongside tools you may not need; this does the one job you're after, free, with the image processed locally.
How to use an extracted palette
- Brand colors — pull a palette from a logo or product photo to keep a website or presentation visually consistent.
- Design inspiration — extract colors from a photo you like as a starting point for a new project.
- CSS variables — copy the HEX codes directly into your stylesheet's custom properties.
Frequently asked questions
Is my image uploaded anywhere? No — colors are sampled locally using the Canvas API. The image never leaves your device.
How are the dominant colors chosen? The tool samples pixels across the image, groups similar shades together, and returns the most frequently occurring distinct colors.
Can I copy a color code directly? Yes — click any swatch to copy its HEX code to your clipboard.
How to create a colour palette from an image
- Upload a photo, logo or artwork, or drag it onto the upload area.
- Wait a moment while the tool finds the dominant colours in the picture.
- Review the palette, where each swatch shows HEX, RGB and HSL values.
- Click a colour code to copy it and paste it into your design, CSS or document.
HEX, RGB and HSL: which one to use
| Format | Looks like | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #2A1B45 | CSS, design tools and brand guidelines. |
| RGB | rgb(42, 27, 69) | Screens, canvas code and image software. |
| HSL | hsl(264, 44%, 19%) | Adjusting lightness or saturation to make shades and tints. |
All three describe the same colour. Use whichever your software expects, or convert between them with the HEX / RGB / HSL Color Converter.
How a palette is extracted
The tool samples the pixels of your image and groups similar ones together. The groups that cover the most area become the dominant colours, which is why a sunset photo yields oranges and purples while a logo yields its brand colours. Photos with many small details can produce muted averages, so a simplified or cropped image often gives a more useful palette.
Using your palette well
- Pick one dominant colour, one or two supporting colours and a neutral for text and backgrounds.
- Check text contrast: dark text on light colours or the reverse should be easy to read.
- Use a photo that matches the mood of your project, such as a seascape for calm blues or autumn leaves for warmth.
- Save the HEX codes in a note so your website, slides and print material stay consistent.
More questions
How many colours does it extract? It returns a short palette of the most dominant colours, enough for a design scheme without overwhelming you with near-identical shades.
Can I extract a single exact pixel colour? This tool finds dominant colours across the whole image. For an exact pixel, use an eyedropper tool in your design software, then paste the value into the colour converter.
Is the image uploaded? No. The analysis happens in your browser, so the image stays on your device.