How do I extract colors from an image?

Upload an image using drag-and-drop or file browser. The tool instantly analyzes the image and extracts the dominant colors with their hex codes.

Can I customize how many colors are extracted?

Yes! Use the slider to adjust the number of dominant colors you want to extract (between 3 and 20 colors).

What format are the colors in?

Colors are displayed in hex code format (#RRGGBB) which is standard for web design. You can copy colors individually or download the full palette as JSON.

Is my image data private?

Yes! All image processing happens 100% locally in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any server or stored anywhere.

Color Palette Generator - Extract Colors from Photos

Number of Colors to Extract:

Slide to adjust how many dominant colors to extract (3-20 colors)

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Upload Image to Extract Colors

Drag & drop an image, paste from clipboard (Ctrl+V), or click to browse.

Color	Hex Code	RGB	Action

How Color Palette Generation Works

Color palette extraction is a powerful technique used in design, branding, and content creation. By analyzing the dominant colors in an image, you can create cohesive design systems, extract brand colors, or find inspiration for new projects.

Privacy & Performance

100% Private: Your images never leave your device. All color extraction happens locally in your browser using JavaScript and the Canvas API.

Fast Processing: Since the tool doesn't need to upload files or wait for server responses, results are instant.

No Tracking: We don't track which images you analyze or which colors you extract.

Frequently Asked Questions

The extraction is highly accurate for identifying dominant colors in images. The algorithm samples pixels across the entire image and analyzes color frequency. For best results, use high-quality images and adjust the color count slider based on your needs.

Yes! The tool automatically scales large images for processing efficiency while maintaining accuracy. The browser can handle images up to several megabytes, though larger images take slightly longer to process.

The tool supports PNG, JPG/JPEG, WebP, and GIF formats. These are the standard web image formats and work great for color extraction.

You can copy individual hex codes to your clipboard, or download the entire palette as JSON or CSS variables. In CSS, you can create variables like --primary-color: #0D9488; and reference them throughout your stylesheet.

Yes! Download options include JSON format (for use in design tools, databases, or applications) and CSS variables (for direct use in stylesheets).

No! All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your images and extracted colors are never sent to our servers, stored, or tracked in any way.

The tool ranks colors by frequency. With fewer colors selected, only the most dominant colors appear. With more colors, it includes less-frequent colors that are still present in the image. This allows you to control the level of detail in your palette.