Color Palette Extractor — Get Hex Codes from Any Image [2026]
Upload a photo → extract the top 8 dominant colors with hex codes you can copy in one click. Ideal for design inspiration and brand color matching. 100% free, runs in your browser.
Drop an image here or click to browse
Supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP
What is Color Palette Extractor?
How to Use Color Palette Extractor
Upload an image by dragging it into the drop zone or clicking to browse. The tool automatically analyzes the image and extracts the most dominant colors. The extracted palette is displayed as color swatches with hex codes. Click any color swatch or hex code to copy it to your clipboard. You can use these colors in your design projects, CSS stylesheets, or any color-aware application.
How Color Palette Extractor Works
Common Use Cases
- Extract brand colors from a company logo or image
- Create color palettes inspired by photographs for design projects
- Find matching colors for website themes based on hero images
- Identify exact hex codes of colors used in existing designs
- Generate color schemes for presentations that match included images
- Build mood boards with accurate color references from inspiration photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colors are extracted?▼
The tool extracts the top 8 most dominant colors from your image, sorted by prevalence. This gives you a comprehensive palette that captures the main color themes of the image.
How accurate are the extracted colors?▼
The colors are highly accurate representations of the dominant hues in your image. The quantization algorithm groups similar shades together, so each palette color represents a range of closely related colors in the original image.
Can I extract colors from any image format?▼
Yes. The tool supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and BMP images. Any image your browser can display can be analyzed.
How do I use the extracted colors?▼
Click any color swatch to copy its hex code to your clipboard. You can then paste the hex code into any design tool, CSS stylesheet, or color picker. Hex codes like #FF5733 are universally supported in web design and graphic applications.