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Extract Color Palette from Image - Get Colors

Extract color palette from images online for free. Get all colors used in photos. Create color schemes.

Drop an image here or click to browse

image/* • Max 50MB

What This Tool Does

Extracts multiple colors forming complete palettes
Identifies complementary and harmonious color schemes
Provides color codes in hex, RGB, HSL, and CMYK formats
Shows color relationships and percentages
Generates downloadable palette swatches
Creates shareable palette links and exports

How to Use

1
Upload image
Select the photo or artwork to extract colors from
2
View palette
See the automatically generated color palette with multiple colors
3
Copy color codes
Click colors to copy hex codes or view RGB/HSL values
4
Export palette
Download palette as an image, CSS, or JSON file

How it works

Upload image

Select the photo or artwork to extract colors from

View palette

See the automatically generated color palette with multiple colors

Copy color codes

Click colors to copy hex codes or view RGB/HSL values

Export palette

Download palette as an image, CSS, or JSON file

Use Cases

Creating brand color palettes from logo or product photography
Building website themes based on hero image colors
Designing marketing materials with cohesive color schemes
Generating Instagram color themes for feed consistency
Extracting paint colors from interior design inspiration photos
Creating digital art color references from nature photography

Frequently Asked Questions

How many colors are extracted?

Typically 5-10 colors that work well together, representing the main color scheme of the image.

Can I adjust which colors are selected?

The tool automatically selects the most prominent and harmonious colors. Some versions may allow manual selection.

What format are the color codes?

Colors are provided in hex (#RRGGBB), RGB, HSL, and sometimes CMYK formats for versatile use.

Can I use palettes commercially?

Yes, extracted color values are not copyrightable. However, be mindful of using colors too similar to trademarked brands.

How does it differ from dominant color extraction?

Palette extraction selects colors that work well together as a scheme, not just the most frequent colors.