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Color Picker from Image

Click anywhere on your image to pick colors. Get HEX, RGB, and HSL values instantly.

Upload Image

Drop image here or click to upload

PNG, JPG, WebP

Selected Color

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History

Picked colors will appear here

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I pick a color from an image?

Simply upload or drag-drop an image, then click anywhere on it to pick a color. The tool will instantly show you the HEX, RGB, and HSL values.

What color formats are available?

You get three formats for every picked color: HEX (like #FF5733), RGB (like rgb(255, 87, 51)), and HSL (like hsl(11, 100%, 60%)). Each can be copied with one click.

Can I pick multiple colors?

Yes! The tool keeps a history of your last 10 picked colors so you can easily reference and copy any of them.

Is my image uploaded to a server?

No, all processing happens locally in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy.

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How to Pick Colors from Any Image

Using a color picker from image is the fastest way to grab exact color values from any design, photo, or UI screenshot. Here's how it works:

  1. 1Upload your image. Drag and drop or click to browse. The tool supports PNG, JPG, and WebP — no file size limits.
  2. 2Hover to preview. Move your cursor over the image and use the magnified zoom view to target the exact pixel you want.
  3. 3Click to pick. One click captures the color and displays it in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats — all copyable with a single tap.
  4. 4Build a palette. Pick multiple colors and the history panel saves your last 10 selections for easy comparison and export.

Why Use a Color Picker?

🎨 Design & Illustration

Sample colors from reference images, mood boards, or competitor designs to nail the exact shade you need. No more guessing hex codes.

🏷️ Brand Consistency

Extract exact brand colors from logos, marketing materials, or style guides. A color picker from image ensures your assets stay on-brand across every touchpoint.

💻 Web Development

Grab HEX and RGB values directly from design mockups and paste them into your CSS. Skip the back-and-forth with designers entirely.

♿ Accessibility Testing

Pick foreground and background colors from screenshots to check contrast ratios. Verify your UI meets WCAG guidelines before shipping.

Color Picker vs Browser DevTools

Browser DevTools let you inspect CSS color values on live web pages — but they only work on websites you can open in a browser. They can't help with static images, PDFs, or design mockups.

An image-based color picker works with any visual — screenshots, photos, illustrations, exported designs, or even scanned documents. Upload the file and click to pick. No DOM inspection, no digging through stylesheets.

For developers, the two tools complement each other: use DevTools for live pages and a color picker from image for everything else. This tool also provides HEX, RGB, and HSL in one view — no switching between panels.

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