How to Extract a Color Palette from Any Image
Color is one of the most powerful elements of brand identity. Whether you're designing a website, building a brand kit, or finding inspiration from a photo, knowing the exact HEX codes behind a color palette is essential. Our free color extractor uses the Canvas API to analyze every pixel of your image directly in the browser — completely private, no upload, no server.
How Color Extraction Works
The tool draws your image onto an HTML5 canvas at a reduced resolution (150×150 px) for performance, then reads all pixel data using getImageData(). Each pixel's RGB values are mapped into one of 512 color buckets by dividing the RGB color space into an 8×8×8 grid. The most frequently occurring buckets are returned as your dominant colors, filtered to remove near-white and near-black noise.
What you get
- Up to 12 dominant colors sorted by frequency
- HEX, RGB, and HSL codes for each color
- One-click copy to clipboard for any color format
- Copy all HEX codes at once for CSS variables or design tools
- 100% browser-based — images never leave your device
Color Formats Explained: HEX, RGB, and HSL
#E0693A
Used in CSS, HTML, and virtually all design tools. The most universal color format for the web.
rgb(224, 105, 58)
Red, Green, Blue channels (0–255). Used in CSS and when you need to manipulate color values programmatically.
hsl(20, 72%, 55%)
Hue (0–360°), Saturation, Lightness. Most human-readable format — great for creating color variations and tints.
Why Brand Color Consistency Matters
Research shows that consistent use of brand colors increases brand recognition by up to 80%. When building a website, every color in your palette should be defined as a CSS custom property (variable) so it can be reused consistently across your entire codebase. Extracting colors from your brand assets — logos, product photos, marketing materials — ensures your digital presence stays aligned with your visual identity.
CSS Custom Properties
Use extracted HEX codes as --color-primary, --color-secondary etc. in your :root CSS block for easy theming.
Design tool import
Copy color codes directly into Figma, Adobe XD, or Canva to build a consistent brand color library.
Competitor analysis
Upload a competitor's logo or screenshot to understand what colors they use and why they work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. All color extraction happens 100% in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. Your images never leave your device and are never stored anywhere. The tool works completely offline once loaded.
How many colors can I extract from an image?
The tool extracts up to 12 dominant colors per image. Colors are sorted by frequency — the most dominant color in the image appears first. Near-white and near-black colors are filtered out to focus on the meaningful brand colors.
What image formats are supported?
All common web image formats are supported: JPG/JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and AVIF. Simply drag and drop your file or click to select it from your computer.
How do I use the extracted colors in my website?
Click "Copy All HEX" to copy all colors at once. Then define them as CSS custom properties in your stylesheet: :root { --color-primary: #E0693A; --color-secondary: #161922; }. You can also import individual HEX codes directly into Figma, Adobe XD, Canva, or any other design tool.