🎨 Color Palette
Extract dominant colors from any image and get CSS-ready color codes. Perfect for designers and developers.
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Color Palette Extractor: Extract dominant colors from images
Color Palette Extractor lets you extract dominant colors from images. Upload any image and get a color palette — all processed locally in your browser, with no uploads and no sign-up.
Build a brand palette from a photo
Build a brand palette from a photo. This is one of the most common reasons people reach for Color Palette Extractor — and it handles the job in seconds, entirely in your browser.
Find matching colors for a design
Find matching colors for a design. This is one of the most common reasons people reach for Color Palette Extractor — and it handles the job in seconds, entirely in your browser.
Analyze the color scheme of an image
Analyze the color scheme of an image. This is one of the most common reasons people reach for Color Palette Extractor — and it handles the job in seconds, entirely in your browser.
Everything You Need in a Color Palette Extractor
Powerful features that make Color Palette Extractor fast, private, and free.
Instant Analysis
Results appear the moment you upload or paste.
Detailed Output
Get precise statistics, codes, or comparisons.
100% Private
All analysis is local — nothing is uploaded.
Non-Destructive
Your original files are never modified.
Free Forever
No sign-up, no limits, completely free.
Cross-Platform
Works on any device with a modern browser.
How to Use
Upload
Select an image to analyze.
Adjust Count
Choose how many dominant colors to extract (3–12).
Extract & Copy
Click Extract Colors, then click any color to copy its hex code.
Detailed User Guide
Step 1: Upload Your Image
Upload any JPG, PNG, or WebP image. This works great with photos, artwork, screenshots, or any image with interesting colors.
Step 2: Choose Color Count
Use the slider to select how many colors to extract (3–12). More colors give a richer palette; fewer colors give a more focused, minimalist scheme.
- 3-4 colors — Ideal for simple branding and minimalist designs
- 5-6 colors — Balanced palette for most web and UI projects
- 8-12 colors — Comprehensive palette for complex designs and illustrations
Step 3: Extract & Use
Click "Extract Colors" to analyze the image. The tool displays:
- Color swatches with HEX and RGB values
- Ready-to-use CSS variables that you can copy directly into your stylesheet
Click any color swatch to copy its HEX code to your clipboard instantly.
Best Use Cases
- Brand color inspiration — Extract colors from a mood board or reference image
- Website theming — Match your site's palette to a key photograph or product image
- UI design — Generate accessible color schemes for apps and dashboards
- Art & illustration — Build harmonious color palettes from nature photos or artwork
Pro Tips
- Images with strong, distinct colors produce the best palettes
- Use the CSS output directly in your project's
:rootfor consistent theming - Try extracting from multiple images and combining palettes for unique combinations
- The algorithm finds visually dominant colors, not just statistically frequent ones