Color Picker from Image

What is Color Picker from Image?

Color Picker from Image is a free online tool that allows you to extract exact color values from any image. Simply upload an image and click on any pixel to instantly get its color in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats. This tool is perfect for designers, developers, and digital artists who need to identify and use specific colors from images.

How to Use the Color Picker

Using our Color Picker from Image tool is simple and straightforward:

1. Upload your image by either:
   • Dragging and dropping an image file onto the upload area
   • Clicking the upload area to browse and select an image from your device
2. Once your image is uploaded, move your cursor over the image
3. Click on any pixel to extract its color
4. View the color information in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats
5. Your selected colors are saved in the color history for easy reference
6. Click on any color in the history to view its details again
7. Optionally, download the image in your preferred format (JPG, PNG, or WebP)

Understanding Color Formats

HEX (Hexadecimal)

HEX color codes are six-digit codes preceded by a # symbol that represent colors in RGB format. Each pair of digits represents the intensity of red, green, and blue on a scale from 00 to FF (in hexadecimal, equivalent to 0-255 in decimal).

Example: #FF5733 (Red: FF, Green: 57, Blue: 33)

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)

RGB color values specify the intensity of red, green, and blue components on a scale from 0 to 255. This is the standard color model for digital displays.

Example: rgb(255, 87, 51) (Red: 255, Green: 87, Blue: 51)

HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness)

HSL is a more intuitive color model that represents colors based on:

• Hue: The base color (0-360 degrees on the color wheel)
• Saturation: The intensity or purity of the color (0-100%)
• Lightness: How light or dark the color is (0-100%)

Example: hsl(14, 100%, 60%) (Hue: 14°, Saturation: 100%, Lightness: 60%)

Common Uses for Color Picker

Web Design and Development

• Extracting colors from design mockups
• Matching colors from logos or brand assets
• Creating consistent color schemes
• Implementing exact colors in CSS or other styling languages

Graphic Design

• Identifying colors from inspiration images
• Creating color palettes based on existing images
• Matching colors across different design elements
• Ensuring color consistency in branding materials

Digital Art

• Sampling colors from reference images
• Creating custom color palettes
• Matching colors for realistic painting
• Analyzing color composition in artwork

Photography

• Analyzing color tones in photographs
• Creating consistent color grading presets
• Matching colors across different photos
• Identifying dominant colors in an image

Supported Image Formats

Our tool supports the most common image formats:

• JPEG/JPG (.jpg, .jpeg)
• PNG (.png)
• GIF (.gif)
• WebP (.webp)

Privacy and Security

We take your privacy seriously:

• No server storage: Your images are processed entirely in your browser and are never permanently stored on our servers
• Temporary processing: Any temporary files created during processing are immediately deleted after the operation is complete
• No data collection: We don't collect or analyze your images in any way
• Secure processing: All processing happens on your own device, ensuring your images never leave your control

Technical Limitations

While our tool is powerful and convenient, there are a few limitations to be aware of:

• File size limit: Maximum file size is 5MB
• Browser compatibility: Requires a modern browser with JavaScript enabled
• Color accuracy: The exact color displayed may vary slightly depending on your monitor calibration
• Image compression: Some image formats (like JPEG) may have compression artifacts that affect color accuracy

Tips for Best Results

• Use high-quality images: Higher resolution images will provide more accurate color sampling
• Consider image format: PNG images typically provide more accurate colors than JPEGs due to lossless compression
• Zoom in: For precise color picking, you can zoom in on your browser (Ctrl/Cmd + '+') to select specific pixels
• Use the color history: The tool saves your recently picked colors for easy reference

Browser Compatibility

The Color Picker from Image tool works in all modern browsers:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge
• Opera