ColorPicker Pro

Extract colors from any image

Image Color Picker

Upload an image and hover to pick colors instantly

Drag & Drop Support
Real-time Color Detection
Auto Palette Generation
Upload Image
Drag and drop an image or click to select. Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP
100% Private - Images never leave your browser

Drop your image here

or click to browse your files

🔒 Your images stay private - processed locally in your browser
How to Use
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Upload an image by dragging and dropping or clicking the upload area

2

Hover your mouse over any part of the image to see the color at that pixel

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Click on the image to save colors to your collection

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Click the copy buttons to copy color values in HEX, RGB, or HSL format

Powerful Features

Everything you need for professional color extraction and analysis

Pixel-Perfect Color Picking

Hover over any pixel to get exact color values. Real-time crosshair shows precisely where you're sampling.

Auto Palette Generation

Automatically extract the most dominant colors from your image to create beautiful color palettes.

Multiple Color Formats

Get colors in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats. One-click copying makes it easy to use in your projects.

Drag & Drop Upload

Simply drag your images onto the page or click to browse. Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, and WebP formats.

Accessibility Checker

Built-in contrast ratio calculator helps ensure your color choices meet WCAG accessibility standards.

No Registration Required

Start using immediately. All processing happens in your browser - your images never leave your device.

How It Works

Professional color extraction made simple in just a few steps

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Upload Your Image

Drag and drop your image or click to browse. We support all common image formats up to 10MB.

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Hover to Pick Colors

Move your mouse over any part of the image. The crosshair shows exactly which pixel you're sampling.

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View Color Details

See the color in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats, plus accessibility contrast ratios in real-time.

4

Copy & Use

One-click copying gets your colors ready for CSS, design tools, or any other application.

Advanced Features

🎨 Smart Palette Generation

Our algorithm analyzes your image to extract the most visually significant colors, creating harmonious palettes perfect for design projects.

♿ Accessibility First

Built-in WCAG contrast checking ensures your color combinations are accessible to users with visual impairments.

🔒 Privacy Protected

All image processing happens locally in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to our servers or stored anywhere.

⚡ Lightning Fast

Optimized algorithms provide instant color detection and palette generation, even for high-resolution images.

About ColorPicker Pro

The professional tool for designers, developers, and creatives who need precise color extraction

Built for Professionals

ColorPicker Pro was created to solve the everyday challenges faced by designers and developers. Whether you're matching brand colors, creating design systems, or ensuring accessibility compliance, our tool provides the precision and features you need.

For Designers

Extract colors from inspiration images, create cohesive palettes, and ensure brand consistency.

For Developers

Get exact CSS color values, check accessibility compliance, and implement designs pixel-perfectly.

For Content Creators

Match colors across different media, create consistent visual themes, and enhance your creative workflow.

Why Choose ColorPicker Pro?

100% free to use, no registration required
Privacy-first: all processing happens locally
Professional-grade accuracy and features
Works on all devices and browsers
Regular updates and new features

Technical Specifications:

  • • Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP formats
  • • Maximum file size: 10MB
  • • Color accuracy: 24-bit RGB precision
  • • Palette generation: Up to 12 dominant colors
  • • Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 contrast checking

Ready to Get Started?

Join thousands of designers and developers who trust ColorPicker Pro for their color extraction needs.

Color Design Resources

Expert guides and tutorials to master color theory and design

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Complete Color Theory Guide

Master the fundamentals of color theory including color wheels, harmony rules, and psychological impacts. Learn how warm and cool colors affect emotions, understand complementary and analogous color schemes, and discover how to create balanced compositions that engage your audience.

Topics covered: Primary/secondary colors, color temperature, saturation principles, contrast techniques, and cultural color meanings.

Web Accessibility & Color

Ensure your color choices meet WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards. Learn about contrast ratios, color blindness considerations, and how to design inclusive experiences. Understand the importance of 4.5:1 contrast ratios for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Key areas: WCAG guidelines, contrast testing tools, colorblind-friendly palettes, and alternative visual indicators.
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Professional Color Workflows

Streamline your design process with proven color extraction and palette creation workflows. Learn how to build consistent design systems, document brand colors effectively, and maintain color consistency across different media and platforms.

Workflow steps: Image analysis, color extraction, palette refinement, documentation, and team collaboration.
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CSS Color Implementation

Transform extracted colors into production-ready CSS. Master HEX, RGB, HSL, and modern CSS color functions. Learn about CSS custom properties for color systems, color-mix() function, and how to implement dynamic theming with CSS variables.

Technical topics: Color formats, CSS variables, color functions, browser support, and performance optimization.
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Brand Color Psychology

Understand how colors influence consumer behavior and brand perception. Explore the psychology behind color choices in successful brands, learn about cultural color associations, and discover how to choose colors that align with your brand values and target audience.

Psychology aspects: Emotional responses, cultural meanings, industry standards, and conversion optimization.
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Advanced Color Tools

Discover professional color tools and techniques used by industry experts. Learn about color space conversions, advanced palette generation algorithms, and how to use ColorPicker Pro's features for maximum efficiency in your design workflow.

Tool features: Batch processing, color space conversion, palette export formats, and integration workflows.

Step-by-Step Color Extraction Tutorial

Master professional color extraction techniques with our comprehensive guide

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Image Selection & Preparation

Choose high-quality images with good color representation. The best images for color extraction have clear, well-lit subjects with distinct color areas. Avoid images with heavy filters, extreme lighting conditions, or compression artifacts that might distort color accuracy.

Best Practices:
  • • Use images with resolution of at least 800x600 pixels
  • • Ensure good lighting and color balance
  • • Avoid heavily compressed or filtered images
  • • Consider the context where colors will be used
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Upload your image using drag & drop or file selection

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Hover over any pixel to see real-time color values

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Precise Color Sampling

Use the crosshair cursor to sample colors with pixel-perfect accuracy. The real-time preview shows exact HEX, RGB, and HSL values as you move your mouse. Focus on representative areas of color rather than edges or shadows where colors might be mixed or distorted.

Sampling Tips:
  • • Sample from the center of color areas
  • • Avoid gradients and shadow areas
  • • Take multiple samples of the same color
  • • Consider lighting effects on color perception
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Building Your Color Palette

Create a cohesive color palette by selecting colors that work harmoniously together. Use the automatic palette generation feature to discover the most dominant colors, then refine your selection by manually picking specific shades that align with your project goals.

Palette Strategy:
  • • Start with 3-5 primary colors
  • • Include neutral tones for balance
  • • Test color combinations for harmony
  • • Consider accessibility and contrast
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Build and save your custom color palette

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about color extraction and ColorPicker Pro

What image formats are supported?

ColorPicker Pro supports all major image formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and SVG. For best results, use uncompressed formats like PNG when possible, as they preserve color accuracy better than heavily compressed JPGs.

Maximum file size: 10MB. Recommended resolution: 800x600 pixels or higher.

How accurate are the extracted colors?

Our tool provides 24-bit RGB precision, meaning each color channel (red, green, blue) can have 256 different values, resulting in over 16 million possible colors. This matches the color depth of most digital displays and design software.

Colors are extracted directly from pixel data without any processing or approximation.

Can I use extracted colors commercially?

Yes, you can use extracted colors in commercial projects. However, be mindful of copyright when using images you don't own. The colors themselves cannot be copyrighted, but the source images might be protected intellectual property.

Always ensure you have rights to use the source images, especially for commercial purposes.

How does the automatic palette generation work?

Our algorithm analyzes your image by sampling pixels across the entire image, counting color frequency, and identifying the most dominant colors. It then groups similar colors and presents the top 12 most significant colors in your image.

The algorithm considers color frequency, distribution, and visual impact to create balanced palettes.

What's the difference between HEX, RGB, and HSL?

HEX is a hexadecimal representation perfect for web development. RGB (Red, Green, Blue) shows color as light combinations, ideal for digital displays. HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) is intuitive for designers, making it easy to adjust color properties.

All formats represent the same color, just in different ways suited for different use cases.

Is my image data secure and private?

Absolutely. All image processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript and HTML5 Canvas. Your images are never uploaded to our servers, transmitted over the internet, or stored anywhere. This ensures complete privacy and security of your visual content.

You can even use the tool offline once the page has loaded.