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Free image color extractor

Find the dominant colors in any photo and turn them into a usable palette with hex, RGB, and CSS variable output. All color analysis happens locally in your browser.

Dominant color palette Hex and RGB values CSS variable output

Extract a palette

Upload an image and the tool will sample its pixels to identify the most common colors.

Drop an image here or click to browse Works best with JPG, PNG, and WebP images.
Upload an image to start.

CSS variables

Using dominant colors in design work

A color palette extracted from a photo gives designers a fast starting point for brand pages, social media templates, thumbnails, and product visuals. The dominant colors are the tones that appear most frequently, so they reflect the overall mood of the image rather than a single pixel choice.

How the extractor works

The tool draws a small copy of your image on an off-screen canvas, samples its pixels, groups similar colors, and ranks the groups by frequency. Transparent pixels are ignored. The output lists the most common colors as hex values, RGB values, and ready-to-use CSS variables.

Building a consistent visual system

  • Use the strongest color for buttons, headings, and primary accents.
  • Use secondary colors for supporting elements such as borders, backgrounds, and charts.
  • Pair extracted colors with neutral text colors so contrast remains readable.
  • Check color contrast before using a light accent as text on a white background.
Design tip: Dominant colors are a starting point, not a rule. Adjust saturation or lightness when a palette needs to feel more consistent across many images.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the palette miss a color I can see in the image?

The extractor ranks colors by frequency. A bright accent that appears in only a few pixels may not make the top list even though it stands out visually.

Can I use these colors in CSS?

Yes. The CSS variables output can be pasted directly into your stylesheet, and each swatch also shows a copy-ready hex value.

Is my image uploaded for analysis?

No. The color extraction is performed locally in your browser using the Canvas API, so the image never leaves your device.

Related tools

Pair the palette with the photo filters tool to match color treatment, or use the Base64 converter to embed a small color-sample image in a prototype.