Image Palette Extractor

Drop in a photo and get its dominant color palette — a set of HEX codes you can copy and use directly in your designs, websites and presentations.

Your image is analysed locally in your browser and never uploaded.

How to use Image Palette Extractor

  1. Choose or drop an image (JPG, PNG, WebP…).
  2. The dominant colors are extracted and shown as swatches.
  3. Click any swatch to copy its HEX code.
  4. Use the codes in your CSS or design tool.

About this tool

Building a color scheme from a photo is a classic design technique: the image already contains colors that work together. This tool samples the pixels, groups similar shades and shows you the strongest ones as ready-to-copy HEX values.

When to use it: when designing around a photo or logo and you want its exact colors as HEX codes.

Frequently asked questions

How are the colors chosen?
The pixels are sampled and grouped by similarity, and the largest groups are shown first — so you get the truly dominant shades, not noise.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Analysis happens entirely on your device; the image never leaves your browser.
How many colors do I get?
Up to eight dominant swatches, ordered by how much of the image each color family covers.
Why is the palette slightly different from what I see?
Similar shades are grouped and averaged, so each swatch represents a family of close colors rather than one exact pixel.
What can I do with the HEX codes?
Paste them straight into CSS, a design tool or a slide theme to build a scheme that perfectly matches your photo or brand image.
Does it work well with logos and flat graphics?
Yes — flat artwork produces very clean palettes because its color groups are distinct and large.

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How to use Image Palette Extractor

Upload your image to the Image Palette Extractor canvas by dragging or clicking. Configure settings such as quality, dimensions, or filter options as needed, then start processing. The output renders in the same tab and can be saved directly.

Practical benefits

Frequently asked questions

Is this tool free to use?
Yes. Image Palette Extractor is fully free with no account or subscription required.
Does it upload my files?
No. All processing occurs locally within your browser session.
Can I use this for professional projects?
Yes, the tool is designed for both casual and professional use. Always verify critical outputs.