Color Picker & Image Color Extractor
Two powerful color tools side by side â pick any color with the color wheel or extract exact colors from uploaded images. Get HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values instantly.
Pick Any Color
Generated Palette
Pick Colors from Image
How to Use This Color Tool
- Select either the Color Picker tab to choose colors visually, or the Image Color Picker tab to extract colors from an uploaded image.
- Use the color wheel, enter HEX or RGB values directly, or upload an image and click on any pixel to pick its exact color.
- Instantly see your selected color in HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK formats in the shared results panel between both tools.
- Copy any color format with one click, generate harmonious color palettes, or save picked image colors to a downloadable palette.
- Download color swatches as PNG images or export your saved palette as a text file for use in your design projects.
Key Features
Visual Color Wheel
Pick any color using the native system color picker with instant real-time preview and value updates as you select.
Image Color Extraction
Upload any image and click on individual pixels to extract their exact color values with a magnifier for precision.
Five Color Formats
Get HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK, and CSS-ready values simultaneously from both tools. All conversions happen instantly.
Palette Generator
Generate complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, and shade palettes from any selected base color.
100% Private
All processing happens in your browser. Images never leave your device. No data is stored or transmitted to any server.
Works Everywhere
Fully responsive on phones, tablets, and desktops. On mobile, tools stack vertically with a tab switcher for easy access.
How Color Conversion Works
Both tools use the same underlying conversion engine. When you pick a color â whether from the color wheel or from an image pixel â the tool reads the raw RGB (Red, Green, Blue) values and converts them to all other formats:
- HEX: Each RGB channel (0-255) is converted to a two-digit hexadecimal value â
#RRGGBB - HSL: RGB is normalized to 0-1, then Hue (0-360°), Saturation (0-100%), and Lightness (0-100%) are calculated using the standard algorithm
- CMYK: Key (K) = 1 â max(R,G,B). Cyan = (1âRâK)/(1âK), Magenta and Yellow follow the same pattern
- Image Picking: The Canvas API method
getImageData(x, y, 1, 1)reads the exact RGBA values of any clicked pixel - Palette Harmonies: Complementary = Hue+180°, Analogous = Hue¹30°, Triadic = Hue+120°/240°, all computed in HSL space
Practical Examples
đŽđŗ Priya â Graphic Designer, Mumbai
Priya used the Color Picker to select the exact saffron shade #FF9933 for a Republic Day banner. She got RGB(255, 153, 51) for her website CSS and CMYK(0%, 40%, 80%, 0%) for the print vendor. Then she uploaded the client's old logo on the Image Color Picker side to extract two more brand colors, building a complete palette in under two minutes.
đŽđŗ Arjun â Full-Stack Developer, Bengaluru
Arjun received a design mockup as a screenshot. He dragged it into the Image Color Picker and clicked the header, button, and background areas to extract #667EEA, #48BB78, and #F7FAFC. He then switched to the Color Picker side, selected #667EEA, and generated a full palette with complementary and triadic colors for the hover states â all without opening Figma.
đŽđŗ Meena â Freelance Designer, Jaipur
Meena was creating wedding invitation cards. She uploaded a photo of traditional Rajasthani fabrics in the Image Color Picker and extracted gold #D4AF37, deep red #8B1A1A, and ivory #FFFFF0. She used the CMYK values from the shared results panel to send accurate color specifications to her offset printer.
đēđ¸ Sarah â UI Designer, New York
Sarah needed to match a client's existing brand colors from their outdated website. She took a screenshot, uploaded it to the Image Color Picker, and extracted the exact brand blue #2563EB and coral accent #F97316. She then used the Color Picker's palette generator to create lighter and darker shade variations for her new design system.
What Is This Combined Color Tool?
This page combines two essential color tools into one unified workspace. The Color Picker on the left lets you visually select any color using a color wheel, enter precise HEX codes, or type individual RGB values. It includes a palette generator that creates harmonious color schemes using color theory principles â complementary, analogous, triadic, and split-complementary harmonies.
The Image Color Picker on the right lets you upload any photograph, screenshot, logo, or design file and click directly on it to extract the exact color of any pixel. A magnifier lens helps you target individual pixels with precision. Every picked color is saved to a palette that you can download as a text file.
Both tools share the same results panel, showing HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK, and CSS values simultaneously. Whether you pick a color from the wheel or from an image, the results update instantly. This means you can go back and forth between tools â extract a color from an image, then use the Color Picker to generate palette variations of that exact color. This workflow is particularly valuable for Indian designers, developers, and brand creators who need professional color tools without expensive software subscriptions.
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Read Our Complete Guide to Color Picking âFrequently Asked Questions
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, both the Color Picker and Image Color Extractor are completely free with no limits, no signup, and no hidden charges. All features are available to every user.
What is the difference between the two tools on this page?
The Color Picker lets you choose colors visually using a color wheel or by entering HEX/RGB values. The Image Color Picker lets you upload any image and click on it to extract the exact color of any pixel. Both tools share the same results panel.
What color formats are supported?
Both tools provide colors in HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK formats simultaneously. The Color Picker also provides a CSS-ready output. All values can be copied with one click.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. All image processing happens entirely in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. Your images never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.
What image formats can I upload?
The Image Color Picker supports JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, and BMP formats up to 20MB. For the most accurate color picking, use PNG images when possible.
Can I pick multiple colors from an image?
Yes. Every click on the uploaded image adds that color to your saved palette. You can save up to 30 colors and download the entire palette as a text file.
How does the palette generator work?
The palette generator creates harmonious color schemes using color theory. It generates complementary, analogous, triadic, split-complementary, and shade variations from your selected base color.
Can I enter a HEX code directly?
Yes. Type or paste any valid HEX code into the HEX input field and press Enter or click Pick Color. Both 3-digit shorthand (#fff) and full 6-digit codes (#ffffff) are accepted.
Does this work on mobile phones?
Yes. Both tools are fully responsive. On mobile, the two panels stack vertically with a tab switcher instead of side by side. Touch controls work for both the color picker and image color extraction.
How accurate is the color picking from images?
Pixel-perfect accurate. The tool reads exact RGBA data from each pixel using the Canvas API with no approximation or averaging. JPEG images may have slight compression artifacts near edges.
Can I use picked colors in Canva, Figma, or Photoshop?
Yes. Copy the HEX code for Canva and Figma, RGB values for Photoshop, and CMYK values for InDesign print projects. Simply click Copy and paste into your design application.
What is the difference between RGB and CMYK?
RGB is for screens and digital displays using additive light mixing. CMYK is for printing using subtractive ink mixing. Use RGB/HEX for websites and apps, CMYK for printed materials like business cards and brochures.
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