Image Color Picker
Pick any colour from an image and extract its main palette.
Drop an image here
or select to choose from your device
Files are processed on this device. Nothing is uploaded.
How to use Image Color Picker
- Add an image, or paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V.
- Click anywhere on it to read that pixel’s colour.
- Copy single colours, or the whole palette of main colours.
How it works
Colours are read directly from the image’s pixels in your browser. The palette uses the median-cut algorithm: the image’s colours are repeatedly split along the channel with the widest range until eight groups remain, and each group’s average becomes a palette colour with its share of the image.
Large images are scaled to at most 1,600 px wide for picking, which does not change the colours of flat areas but can blend tiny details.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the hex code of a colour in a picture?
Add the picture, click the spot, and copy the HEX value shown.
Why does the colour differ slightly from the design file?
JPEG compression and colour profiles can shift pixel values by a few units. For exact brand colours, use the original design file.
Can I pick colours from my screen?
Take a screenshot and paste it here with Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac).
Is my image uploaded?
No. It is read locally.
Limitations
- Picking is by click or tap; keyboard users can use the palette buttons instead.
- Very small details may blend when large images are scaled for display.
Last reviewed November 9, 2026. How we build and test tools.