Why pick colors directly from images?
Brand color matching is one of the most frustrating parts of a design workflow when you do not have direct access to the original design files. A client sends you a logo as a JPEG, you need the exact HEX code for a button on their website, and there is no color guide in sight. Clicking the exact pixel on the image gives you the definitive value in seconds rather than minutes of eyeballing and guessing.
Web designers and front-end developers use image color pickers to build UI systems that harmonize with photography or existing visuals. If you want your call-to-action button to match the dominant color in a hero image, you need the exact code from that image, not a rough approximation from memory. Getting the right value the first time means fewer revision cycles and client approval happens faster.
Photographers and artists use color pickers to analyze the palette of reference images. Understanding the exact hue, saturation, and lightness values that make a particular photo look the way it does helps you replicate that look in your own work or describe it accurately when working with other creators.
The picker reads the exact pixel color on screen. Note that JPEG compression can shift individual pixel values slightly from the original, so colors in heavily compressed JPEGs may be a few shades off from the source.
Pick colors from any image in three steps
Color sampling uses your device's native Canvas API. Your images are processed securely and stay private.
Upload your image
Drop any JPEG, PNG, WebP, or screenshot image onto the tool. The image is rendered locally in your browser.
Click to sample a color
Click anywhere on the image to sample that pixel. The HEX, RGB, and HSL values appear instantly alongside a color preview swatch.
Copy and use the value
Click any color format to copy it to your clipboard. Your last 10 picked colors appear in the history bar for easy comparison and re-selection.
Tips for accurate color picking
Zoom into fine details first
For small elements like thin text or icon outlines, zoom into the image before uploading or use a high-resolution source to make the target pixel easier to click accurately.
Pick colors from screenshots
Take a screenshot of any software, website, or video frame and open it in the tool. This lets you extract colors from any digital source, not just photos.
Use HSL for adjustments
HSL (hue, saturation, lightness) is the most intuitive format for making color adjustments. If a color looks right but slightly too dark, reduce the L value. Too vivid? Lower the S value.
Use HEX for web and CSS
HEX codes (#rrggbb) are the standard format for CSS, HTML, and most web design tools. When working on a website, copy HEX and paste directly into your stylesheet.
Compare shades with the history
The 10-color history lets you compare subtle shades side by side. Click each swatch in the history to see its values again and decide which variant best fits your project.
Frequently asked questions
What color formats are shown?
Three formats are shown for each picked color: HEX (#rrggbb) for CSS and web use, RGB (r, g, b) for design software, and HSL (hue, saturation, lightness) for intuitive color adjustments.
How accurate is the color reading?
The picker reads the exact pixel color at the point you click. For uncompressed PNG files this is 100% accurate. For JPEG files, compression can shift individual pixel values by a few shades.
Can I pick colors from a screenshot?
Yes. Take a screenshot of anything on your screen, then open it in the tool to pick any color from it. This works for websites, applications, videos, and any other on-screen content.
Is my image private and secure?
Your images are processed securely and stay private. They are never shared or stored anywhere.