Palette from Image
Extract beautiful color palettes from any photo. Upload an image and instantly get dominant colors with HEX codes, ready for your next design project.
Drop image here or click to upload
Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF up to 10MB
How It Works
Upload Image
Drag and drop or click to select any photo from your device.
Color Analysis
Our algorithm scans every pixel to find the most dominant colors.
Smart Grouping
Similar colors are merged to create a harmonious, distinct palette.
Export & Use
Copy HEX codes or export in CSS, SCSS, JSON, or Tailwind format.
Perfect For
Brand Design
Extract colors from product photos or mood boards for consistent branding.
Web Design
Create color schemes that match hero images or photography.
UI/UX Design
Generate app color palettes from screenshots or inspiration.
Illustration
Sample colors from reference photos for digital painting.
Color Extraction Algorithm
Our tool uses a quantization algorithm to analyze your image. Here's how it works:
- Pixel Sampling: We analyze thousands of pixels from your image, focusing on areas with high color variance.
- Color Space Conversion: RGB values are converted to LAB color space for perceptually accurate distance calculations.
- K-Means Clustering: Similar colors are grouped together using iterative clustering.
- Dominant Selection: The center of each cluster becomes a palette color, sorted by prominence.
Why Extract Colors from Images?
🎯 Brand Consistency
Ensure your designs match your photography and visual assets perfectly.
⚡ Faster Workflow
No more manual color picking or guesswork. Get accurate colors instantly.
🎨 Better Harmony
Colors that exist together in nature or photography already work well together.
Tips for Best Results
- High contrast images produce more diverse palettes
- Simple compositions yield cleaner, more usable colors
- Avoid heavily filtered or edited photos for accurate extraction
- Landscape photos often produce beautiful, natural palettes
- Product photos are great for brand color inspiration
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens in your browser using the Canvas API. Your images never leave your device.
What file formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF. HEIC/HEIF is not supported directly — convert to JPG first.
Why do similar images give different palettes?
We use randomized sampling for performance. Results may vary slightly, but dominant colors remain consistent.
Can I use these colors commercially?
Yes! Extracted colors are not copyrighted. Use them freely in any project.
Extract Your First Palette
Upload an image above to get started. No registration required.
