Color Picker
Upload an image and click or hover to pick colors from any pixel.
Drop an image here, or click to upload
Image Color Picker — FAQ
How do I pick a color from an image?
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Upload or drag-and-drop any image file, then hover your mouse over the image to see a live color preview, or click on any pixel to lock that color. The tool instantly displays the HEX, RGB, and HSL values of the selected pixel, which you can copy for use in your design tools or code.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
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No. The image is loaded and processed entirely in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. Pixel color data is read locally on your device without any internet communication. This means you can safely pick colors from confidential documents, personal photos, or proprietary design assets.
Why does the picked color sometimes differ from what I see on screen?
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The color picker reads the exact pixel RGB value from the image data. Differences can occur because your screen may have color calibration, gamma correction, or display profiles applied that alter perceived appearance. Additionally, JPEG images use lossy compression that can slightly alter pixel values from the intended design color.
What image formats can I upload?
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The picker accepts JPEG, PNG, WEBP, and GIF files. PNG is ideal for picking exact design colors because it is lossless and preserves pixel-perfect values. JPEG images may have slight color inaccuracies due to compression artifacts, particularly in areas with sharp color transitions.
How can I use picked colors in my design workflow?
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Copy the HEX value directly into CSS, Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Photoshop, or any design tool that accepts hex colors. RGB values are useful for CSS rgba() functions when you need transparency. HSL values are valuable when you want to create color variations by adjusting only the lightness or saturation while keeping the same hue.