Image Color Extractor is a free online tool that automatically extracts the dominant color palette from any image.
How to use Image Color Extractor?
Upload the image you want to extract colors from.
Adjust the number of colors to extract.
Click extract and copy the resulting colors.
Frequently asked questions about Image Color Extractor
Can I use the extracted colors directly in my design?
Yes, click on any color's HEX code to copy it and paste directly into your design tools.
How many colours can be pulled from one photo?
You can usually pick anywhere from three to twelve, and five or six is the most usable for a working palette. Asking for too many returns near-duplicate tones that make the colour decision harder, while three or fewer rarely captures the mood of the photo.
Can I find the exact colour of a brand logo?
With a lossless source such as PNG or SVG the extracted HEX is essentially exact. A logo saved as JPG has slightly smeared colour from compression, so sample a few neighbouring pixels and trust the value that keeps repeating.
Where can I paste the extracted colour codes?
HEX codes paste straight into CSS, Figma, Photoshop and Canva without any conversion. For print work, run them through a colour converter to see the CMYK equivalent, and order a physical proof for anything important because screen and paper never match exactly.
How to get the most out of Image Color Extractor?
Click any extracted color's HEX code to instantly copy it to your clipboard.
Increase the number of colors to extract for a more detailed analysis of color variations.
For branding work, extract colors from competitor website screenshots for reference.