Color Picker
Pick colors from images online for free. Extract HEX, RGB, and HSL color codes from JPG, PNG, and WebP photos directly in your browser with zero server uploads.
Choose an Image
Drag & Drop or click to browse
100% Secure Local Processing • Max 200MB
100% In-Browser Privacy
Brand design mockups and private photographs are inspected locally in browser RAM. No images or colors are ever sent across the web.
Multi-Code Extraction
Simultaneously extract CSS Hexadecimal (#RRGGBB), RGB integers rgb(r, g, b), and modern cylindrical HSL hsl(h, s%, l%) with single-click copying.
Sub-Pixel Reticle Precision
An interactive crosshair reticle guides your cursor, sampling the exact raw pixel data directly from native resolution bitmap layers.
Live Palette History
Build full color swatches as you click through your artwork. Copy individual codes or manage a temporary project color palette with ease.
How to Pick Colors from an Image in 3 Steps
Extract precise color codes for web design and CSS in three simple steps:
Upload Image
Drag and drop any JPG, PNG, SVG, or WebP graphic into the workspace to render it on screen.
Hover or Touch Pixel
Move your mouse or slide your finger across the photo. The reticle live-inspects the active pixel in HEX, RGB, and HSL.
Click & Copy
Click anywhere on the photo to save the swatch into your palette history and copy any code to your clipboard.
Web & Graphic Color Space Specifications
Comparing the primary color formats used across digital user interfaces and print media:
| Format | Syntax Example | Channel Structure | Standard Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX (Hexadecimal) | #3B82F6 | 3 or 6 base-16 digits (00-FF per RGB channel) | HTML, CSS stylesheets, UI design tokens in Figma |
| RGB / RGBA | rgb(59, 130, 246) | Red (0-255), Green (0-255), Blue (0-255), Alpha (0-1) | CSS transforms, Canvas 2D API, WebGL shaders |
| HSL / HSLA | hsl(217, 91%, 60%) | Hue (0-360°), Saturation (0-100%), Lightness (0-100%) | Dynamic CSS color themes, hover states, brightness adjustments |
| CMYK | cmyk(76%, 47%, 0%, 4%) | Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black) percentages | Commercial 4-color offset & digital paper printing |
Explore Related Image & Media Tools
Check out our full suite of local, browser-based image tools:
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the image color picker calculate the exact pixel color?
When an image is loaded, it is rendered onto an off-screen HTML5 Canvas matching its native natural pixel dimensions. When you move your cursor, the tool reads the 4-byte 8-bit RGBA pixel slice via ctx.getImageData(x, y, 1, 1) for 100% mathematical accuracy.
Can I sample colors on touch devices like iPhone or iPad?
Yes. Touch events are tracked with sub-pixel coordinate mapping so you can drag your finger across photos and pick color swatches directly on mobile browsers.
How many colors can I save in my palette history?
You can save up to 30 swatches simultaneously in your session history. Clicking any swatch allows you to copy the HEX, RGB, or HSL code instantly.
What is the difference between HEX, RGB, and HSL color codes?
HEX expresses red, green, and blue light channels using base-16 hexadecimal values (#RRGGBB). RGB uses decimal values from 0 to 255. HSL organizes colors cylindrically by Hue angle (0-360°), Saturation percentage, and Lightness percentage, making it ideal for creating tint and shade variations in CSS.
Are my uploaded images or extracted palettes stored on a server?
No. All image decoding, canvas rendering, and pixel sampling execute exclusively in your device's browser memory. No files, color values, or user data are transmitted or stored remotely.