Extract Color Palette from Image
Extract the dominant colors from any image as hex codes or RGB values.
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Extract colors from any photo
Analyzing the dominant colors in an image helps you build matching color palettes for websites, presentations, branding, and design systems. This tool samples pixel data from the uploaded image using a median-cut algorithm that groups similar colors and returns the most representative ones as hex and RGB values.
For design work, extract 5-8 colors to get the core palette. For detailed analysis (product photography, landscapes), use 10-12 colors to capture subtle variations. Click any swatch to copy its hex code. Use the extracted colors with the Color Blender to create harmonious variations, or the Box Shadow Generator to build matching UI elements.
How to use extracted colors
Once you have the hex codes, apply them to CSS variables, brand guidelines, or design tokens. The most dominant color works as the primary brand color. Use lighter and darker variations for backgrounds, borders, and hover states. The accent color (usually the 2nd or 3rd most dominant) works well for buttons, links, and call-to-action elements.
Choosing colors from an image
An extracted palette is a starting point, not a finished brand system. Pick one or two dominant colors for backgrounds or large surfaces, then use accent colors sparingly for buttons, labels, and highlights. If an image contains shadows, skin tones, or compression artifacts, sample nearby colors and choose the cleaner version instead of copying every tiny variation.
For accessible interfaces, test text contrast before using palette colors behind copy. Light colors often work better as backgrounds, while darker colors are safer for headings and controls. You can combine this page with the Color Picker and Color Blender for final adjustments.