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Image Color Picker

Pick a pixel color from an image and copy HEX, RGB, and HSL values.

Source + sampling

Hover to sample. Click to lock. Paste (Ctrl/Cmd+V) or drop an image to load it.

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Drop an image here, click to choose a file, or paste from clipboard.

Picked color

Upload, paste, or drop an image, then hover over it to sample colors.

Palette

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Save a few colors to build a palette.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Upload, paste, or drop an image.
  2. Hover to sample a pixel.
  3. Click to lock/unlock the color.
  4. Copy HEX, RGB, or HSL values.

Learn More About Image Color Picker

Sampling colors from images

When an image is drawn onto a canvas, you can read the color of any pixel by checking its RGBA values.

Color formats

  • HEX is common for CSS and design tools.
  • RGB is useful for graphics work and debugging.
  • HSL can make it easier to adjust hue, saturation, or lightness.

About

Use the Image Color Picker to sample any pixel from an uploaded image. Hover to see a live preview and click to lock a color for copying.

Examples

Sample Scenario

Runtime-verified example for image-color-picker
Input
{"sourceImage":"data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAYAAAAfFcSJAAAADUlEQVR42mP8z8BQDwAEhQGAhKmMIQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==","zoomLevel":8}
Output
Use the interactive color picker in the widget above.

Use Cases

  • Pick a brand color from a logo screenshot
  • Match UI colors from a design mockup
  • Extract a background color from a photo
  • Get precise color values for CSS variables or Tailwind configs

Frequently Asked Questions