Image Color Picker

Extract Colors from Images

Image Color Picker helps you identify and extract colors from any image in seconds. Upload your images and get precise color information in multiple formats - ideal for designers, developers, and digital media professionals.

Features

• Precise Color Selection - Click anywhere on your image to instantly get exact color values from that specific point.
• Automatic Palette Generation - Our tool uses the Median Cut algorithm to analyze your image and extract the most representative colors.
• Multiple Color Formats - View your selected colors in HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK formats with a single click.
• Named Colors - Each selected color is matched with its closest named equivalent using perceptual color models for accuracy.
• Keyboard Navigation - Use arrow keys to navigate through the image one pixel at a time for pixel-perfect precision.
• Export Options - Copy individual color values or download your complete palette for use in your projects.
• Completely Private - All processing happens locally in your browser, ensuring that none of your images ever leave your device.

How to Use

1. Load an Image

Begin with our provided sample image or add your own using one of these methods:

• Click the "Select Image" button and select an image from your device.
• Drag and drop any image file directly onto the page.
• Copy an image to your clipboard and paste it using Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac).

2. Select Colors

Click anywhere on the loaded image to select that specific color. A magnified preview will show you the pixel details and comprehensive color information.

3. Explore the Color Palette

View the automatically generated color palette below your image. Adjust the number of displayed colors using the dropdown menu to find the optimal palette size for your needs.

4. View Color Details

For each color you select, you'll see detailed information including:

• The closest matching color name.
• HEX code (such as #FF5733).
• RGB values (such as rgb(255, 87, 51)).
• HSL values (such as hsl(14, 100%, 60%)).
• CMYK values (such as cmyk(0%, 40%, 70%, 0%)).

5. Save Your Colors

Copy individual color values by clicking the copy button next to each format, or download your entire palette for future reference.

6. Adjust Image Scale

Use the scale dropdown to resize your image (from 10% to 100%), making it easier to work with specific areas, especially in larger or more detailed images.

Tips for Best Results

• Use high-quality images for more accurate color extraction results.
• For web design projects, use HEX or RGB color formats for best compatibility.
• For print projects, refer to the CMYK values for more accurate color reproduction.
• Try different palette sizes to discover the full range of colors in your image.
• Use keyboard arrow keys for pixel-perfect navigation through detailed areas of your image.
• For precise work, use the magnification feature that appears when selecting colors.

Privacy

Your images are processed entirely within your browser. No data is ever sent to any server.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Improve your workflow with these convenient keyboard shortcuts:

• ←, →, ↑, ↓ - Move selection one pixel at a time. Hold Ctrl or Alt while pressing the arrow keys to move 10 pixels at a time.
• Ctrl+V / Cmd+V - Paste an image from clipboard.
• Esc - Clear current color selection.

Export Formats

Download your palette in multiple formats to use across different design tools and platforms:

• Name + Hex - Color names with their hexadecimal values.
• Name + RGB - Color names with RGB values.
• Name + HSL - Color names with HSL values.
• Name + CMYK - Color names with CMYK values.
• Hex/RGB/HSL/CMYK - Plain format options without color names.

Technical Details

Image Color Picker uses the following techniques for the best results:

• Median Cut Algorithm - Efficiently divides the colors in the image to extract a representative palette from your images.
• Perceptual Color Models - Uses the OKLAB color space for more accurate color matching and naming.
• Local Processing - All computation happens directly in your browser using Web Workers for smooth performance.
• Responsive Design - Works on devices of all sizes, from mobile phones to desktop workstations.