Color Palette Extractor
Extract dominant colors from an image and copy the palette as HEX, RGB, or HSL values.
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Select an image to group its dominant colors and review HEX, RGB, HSL, and percentage values.
Color Palette Extractor
Upload an image to extract its dominant color palette with HEX, RGB, and HSL values. Includes interactive color picker to sample any specific color. 100% client-side processing for privacy.
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Supports: JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, HEIC • Max size: 3MB
🎨 Palette Information
Key features:
- Extract up to 10 dominant colors
- Interactive color picker/eyedropper
- HEX, RGB, and HSL formats
- Color frequency analysis
- 100% client-side processing
- No image uploads to servers
Ready to Extract Colors
Upload an image to extract its color palette.
How to Extract Color Palettes
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Upload Your Image
Drag and drop an image file or click to browse. Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, and WebP formats. The tool processes images locally in your browser for privacy.
Tip:For best results, use images with clear, distinct colors. Logos, illustrations, and product photos work particularly well. - 2
Automatic Color Extraction
Our algorithm analyzes your image and extracts up to 10 dominant colors, showing their exact percentage coverage in the image.
Tip:The extraction groups similar colors to find representative tones, not just the most frequent pixels. - 3
View Multiple Formats
View each extracted color as HEX, RGB, and HSL values and switch the displayed format.
Tip:HSL format is particularly useful for creating color variations - adjust lightness for shades and tints. - 4
Copy Color Values
Click individual copy buttons for specific colors, or use 'Copy All' to get the complete palette with percentages for documentation.
Tip:The copied palette includes percentage data, making it perfect for brand guidelines and design systems. - 5
Export and Apply
Export your palette as CSS variables, JSON, or Adobe Swatch Exchange (.ASE) format for use in design tools and development projects.
Tip:Save palettes from brand materials to maintain consistency across all your design projects.
Features & Benefits
Color Clustering
Groups similar colors together via client-side color quantization, producing a clean, organized palette instead of random pixel sampling.
Multiple Format Support
Copy colors as HEX, RGB, or HSL values for stylesheets, graphics, or programmatic use.
Percentage Analysis
See exactly how much of your image each color represents, helping you understand visual weight and color balance.
Privacy-First Processing
Color extraction runs locally; selected image contents are not uploaded to Hostt.
One-Click Export
Export palettes as CSS variables or JSON for use in code and design tools.
Real-Time Preview
See swatches update as you adjust the extraction settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the color extraction algorithm work?
The tool analyzes pixels in your image and groups similar colors using client-side color quantization and clustering. It then returns representative colors with their percentage coverage. This produces more meaningful palettes than simple pixel counting.
What image formats are supported?
The tool supports JPEG, PNG, GIF, and WebP formats. For best results, use images with good color depth and contrast. Vector formats like SVG are converted to raster before processing. Maximum recommended file size is 3MB for optimal performance.
Why are the extracted colors different from what I expected?
The algorithm finds the most representative colors, not necessarily the most visually prominent ones. Factors like anti-aliasing, compression artifacts, and subtle gradients can affect results. For more accurate extraction from specific areas, consider cropping the image to your region of interest first.
Can I extract more than 10 colors?
The tool is optimized for 10 colors as this typically captures all significant colors while remaining manageable for design work. More colors often include subtle variations that aren't visually distinct. For specific needs, you can re-run the tool on cropped sections of your image.
How can I use the extracted colors in my design software?
Copy individual colors using the format your software prefers (HEX for web, RGB for most design tools). You can also export the entire palette as CSS variables for web development, JSON for programmtic use, or ASE format for Adobe Creative Suite applications.
Is my image data kept private?
Yes, absolutely. All processing happens directly in your browser using JavaScript and Canvas API. Your images are never uploaded to any server, and we cannot see or access them. Once you refresh the page, all image data is cleared from memory.
Use Cases & Applications
Brand Color Extraction
Extract exact colors from logos, marketing materials, or competitor websites to create cohesive brand palettes and maintain visual consistency.
Website Theme Creation
Generate complete color schemes from inspiration images for websites, ensuring harmonious color combinations that work well together.
Product Photography Analysis
Analyze product images to identify dominant colors for e-commerce categorization, search filters, and visual merchandising strategies.
Interior Design Planning
Extract colors from room photos or inspiration images to create coordinated palettes for paint selection, furniture, and decor choices.
Digital Art Reference
Study color palettes from master artworks or photographs to understand color theory and apply similar schemes to your own creations.
Fashion Color Trends
Analyze runway photos, street style, or seasonal collections to identify trending colors and create mood boards for fashion design.