How to Use This Tool
Load an Image
Click the upload area to pick a file, drag and drop an image, or paste a screenshot from your clipboard with Ctrl+V. Accepts JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, and GIF up to 25 MB.
Click to Pick a Color
Click anywhere on the image to grab the color of that exact pixel. A crosshair cursor helps you target the spot you want, and each click adds the color to your palette below.
Copy the Values
Every picked color is shown in HEX, RGB, and HSL. Click any value to copy it to your clipboard instantly, ready to paste into your design tool, code editor, or notes.
Download Your Palette
Your picked colors stack up in a history strip of up to 18 unique swatches. Click Download Palette to save them as a single PNG swatch sheet with the HEX values labeled below each color.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool really free?
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Yes, completely free with no limits, no sign-up, and no watermarks. Everything runs in your browser, so there are no server costs and nothing to charge for.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
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No. Your images never leave your device. All color picking happens directly in your browser. No server uploads, no external calls, 100% private.
What color formats does it show?
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Every picked color is shown in three formats: HEX (#FF5733), RGB (rgb(255, 87, 51)), and HSL (hsl(14, 100%, 60%)). Click any value to copy it to your clipboard ready to paste into your design tool, code editor, or notes.
How accurate are the color values?
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The tool reads the exact pixel under your cursor. For PNG images, colors are pixel perfect. For JPG images, neighboring pixels may differ slightly because of JPG compression, so prefer PNG when you need exact colors.
Can I pick colors from a screenshot?
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Yes. Press Ctrl+V to paste a screenshot directly from your clipboard. It works with screenshots from any app, website, or design tool, with no need to save the image to a file first.
How many colors can I pick?
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You can build a palette of up to 18 unique colors in the history strip. Picking a color that is already in the history just moves it to the front instead of creating a duplicate.
Can I download the palette?
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Yes. Click Download Palette to save all your picked colors as a single PNG swatch image. Each swatch has its HEX value labeled below it, ready to share with teammates or save to a project folder.
How do I pick precise pixels?
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The tool shows a crosshair cursor so you can target individual pixels. For even more precision on small details, zoom into the image first using your browser's built-in zoom (Ctrl+Scroll) before clicking.
What is the maximum file size?
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Up to 25 MB per image. The tool processes a single image at a time - load a new image to switch, which clears the current picks.
Can I pick colors from animated GIFs?
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Animated GIFs are accepted, but only the first frame is loaded for picking. The full animation is not played - the tool reads colors from the initial frame only.
What Is Image Color Picker?
Image Color Picker is a free tool that lets you grab exact colors from any image right in your browser. Upload, drop, or paste an image, click anywhere on it, and instantly see the color in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats. Click any value to copy it straight to your clipboard. No server uploads, no external calls, 100% private.
Build a palette of up to 18 unique colors as you click around the image, then download the whole set as a single PNG swatch sheet with the HEX values labeled below each color. Perfect for matching brand colors, sampling inspiration, or building a palette from a photo.
Features Explained
Pixel-Perfect Picking
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A crosshair cursor appears over the image so you can target the exact pixel you want. Click to pick the color and it is instantly added to your palette with all three formats.
Three Color Formats
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Every picked color is shown in three formats: HEX (#FF5733), RGB (rgb(255, 87, 51)), and HSL (hsl(14, 100%, 60%)). Use whichever format your design tool, CSS, or code editor needs.
One-Click Copy
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Click any color value (HEX, RGB, or HSL) to copy it to your clipboard instantly. A brief 'Copied!' confirmation appears so you know it worked.
Color Palette History
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Each unique color you pick is saved to a history strip of up to 18 swatches. Click any swatch to copy its HEX value, and duplicate picks just move to the front instead of cluttering the strip.
Download Palette as PNG
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Export your picked colors as a single PNG swatch sheet with the HEX values labeled below each color. Perfect for sharing with team members, saving to design documents, or archiving a color scheme.
Image Information
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The label above the image shows the filename, pixel dimensions, and file size of whatever you have loaded so you always know exactly what you are working with.
100% Browser-Based Processing
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All color picking happens directly in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any server and no third-party services touch them. Complete privacy for every image you sample.
Drag, Drop and Paste
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Drop image files straight from your file explorer, click to browse, or press Ctrl+V to paste a screenshot directly from your clipboard. The drop area highlights when a file is dragged over it.
Wide Format Support
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Pick colors from JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, and GIF images, up to 25 MB per image. PNG screenshots and design exports give the most accurate colors thanks to lossless compression.
Clear All to Start Over
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Click Clear All any time to remove the current image and reset every picked color. Loading a new image also clears the previous picks automatically, so each session starts fresh.
Who Is This Tool For?
Web Developers
Extract exact colors from design mockups, screenshots, and reference images to match in CSS without guessing HEX codes.
UI/UX Designers
Sample colors from inspiration images, competitor sites, and photography to build accurate color palettes for design systems.
Graphic Designers
Pick colors from client-provided images, brand assets, and reference materials to keep color accuracy across deliverables.
Frontend Engineers
Grab exact color values from design exports and screenshots to implement pixel-perfect interface components.
Brand Managers
Verify brand colors in marketing materials, social media images, and print proofs by sampling and comparing against brand guidelines.
Photographers
Sample tones from photos, identify standout colors, and pull palettes for color grading reference or mood boards.
Game Developers
Sample colors from concept art, sprite sheets, and environment references to keep consistent color palettes across game assets.
Social Media Managers
Match colors from brand images and templates to create consistent posts, stories, and reels across every platform.
Interior Designers
Pick colors from inspiration photos, fabric swatches, and paint samples to communicate exact shades to clients and suppliers.
Students
Learn color theory hands-on by picking and comparing colors from images and seeing the HEX, RGB, and HSL values side by side.
Illustrators
Sample colors from reference images and photos to build accurate color palettes for digital illustrations and artwork.
Email Designers
Extract colors from brand assets and templates to make sure email designs match the brand's visual identity exactly.
Print Designers
Pick colors from digital proofs and reference files to verify color consistency before sending the job to print.
Accessibility Auditors
Sample foreground and background colors from screenshots so you can plug them into a contrast checker for WCAG audits.
Marketing Teams
Pull colors from competitor materials, trend reports, and campaign images to inform visual strategy decisions.
Presentation Designers
Match slide colors to brand palettes by sampling from logos, photos, and reference brand guides.
Theme Builders
Pick colors from reference designs to build custom themes, dark modes, and color schemes for websites and apps.
Tattoo Artists
Sample colors from reference images to match ink shades and talk through color options with clients in concrete terms.
Fashion Designers
Extract colors from trend boards, fabric photos, and lookbooks to specify exact production colors.
Freelancers
Quickly grab color values from client screenshots and reference images as part of your daily workflow.
Bloggers and Content Creators
Match the colors of buttons, banners, and graphics on your blog or video thumbnails to your brand's exact palette.
Product Designers
Sample colors from physical product photos to build digital design systems that match the real-world product accurately.
Architects
Pick colors from material samples, mood boards, and reference photos to communicate exact finishes to clients and contractors.
Small Business Owners
Find the exact colors of your logo, photos, or competitor assets so you can use them consistently across your website, social, and print materials.
Tips for Best Results
Use the crosshair for precision
The crosshair cursor helps you target individual pixels. For finer control on small details, zoom into the image in your browser first using Ctrl+Scroll before clicking.
Paste screenshots directly
Press Ctrl+V to paste a screenshot from your clipboard. This is the fastest way to pick colors from any app, website, or design tool with no need to save a file first.
Build a palette by clicking different areas
Each click adds a new color to your history strip, up to 18 unique colors. Pick from different areas of the image to build a complete palette in seconds.
Click any value to copy
Click the HEX, RGB, or HSL value in the output panel to copy it to your clipboard. A brief 'Copied!' confirmation tells you it worked.
Download the palette for reference
After picking colors, click Download Palette to save a PNG swatch sheet with every color and its HEX value labeled. Great for sharing with teammates or saving to a project folder.
Use high-resolution images
Higher resolution images give you more pixels to choose from, which makes it easier to pick the exact shade you want rather than a blended or averaged color.
Zoom in on gradients
When picking from a gradient, zoom into the image in your browser using Ctrl+Scroll to see individual pixels. This helps you find the exact shade you want within the gradient.
Click swatches to copy from history
Click any swatch in the color history strip to copy its HEX value. Hover over a swatch to see its HEX code in a tooltip before you copy.
Prefer PNG for exact colors
PNG images preserve exact colors without compression artifacts. If you need precise colors, prefer PNG over JPG, which can introduce subtle color shifts between neighboring pixels.
Clear All to start fresh
Click Clear All to remove the current image and all picked colors when you want to switch images or projects. Loading a new image also clears the previous picks automatically.
Privacy & Security
This tool runs 100% in your browser. Your files stay entirely on your own device. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is shared, and no server, advertiser, or third party has access to your files.
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