How does image color palette extraction work technically?

Our tool performs local color quantization directly in your browser using HTML5 Canvas. Pixels are clustered based on visual prominence and color distance to find the most cohesive dominant colors.

Can I pick specific pixel colors using an eyedropper?

Yes! Simply click anywhere on the uploaded preview image. The interactive eyedropper will extract the exact pixel color across HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK formats.

What export formats are available for the extracted palette?

You can export the palette as CSS custom properties (:root), Tailwind CSS configuration snippet, JSON data, or download a beautiful PNG palette card for Figma and presentations.

What image file formats are supported?

All modern image formats are supported: PNG, JPG/JPEG, WebP, SVG, and AVIF.

Are my uploaded images stored on any server?

No! Toolosaurus processes 100% of image data directly inside your browser. No files are ever uploaded, ensuring complete GDPR privacy for confidential design assets.

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Image Color Palette Extractor

Free online image color palette extractor: extract dominant colors, HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK codes from photos with color harmony and CSS gradient generator.

Image

PNG, JPG, WebP, SVG (max 20 MB)

Number of Colors:

Click anywhere on the image to pick a color

Dominant ColorLight Tone

#3B82F6

HEX:

RGB:

HSL:

CMYK:

How it works

Simply upload your file using the dropzone above. Our cloud-based processing engine will handle the heavy lifting and provide you with a high-quality result in seconds.

Safe & Secure

Your privacy is our priority. Files are processed over encrypted connections and automatically deleted from our servers after 2 hours.

Step-by-step

How Image Color Palette Extractor Works

Free online image color palette extractor: extract dominant colors, HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK codes from photos with color harmony and CSS gradient generator.

1. Upload or drop your image

Drag and drop any image (PNG, JPG, WebP, SVG, AVIF) into the upload area or select a file from your device.

2. Analyze dominant colors & harmonies

Our algorithm automatically extracts 4 to 12 dominant colors with HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, color harmonies, and CSS gradients.

3. Copy color codes or export palette

Copy individual codes with 1 click, export CSS variables or Tailwind configs, or download a high-res PNG palette card for moodboards.

Key Benefits & Data Privacy

Extract 4 to 12 dominant colors from any image format (PNG, JPG, WebP, SVG)

Full color code values: HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK

Interactive 1-click eyedropper tool on the image

Color harmonies (Complementary, Analogous, Triadic, Monochromatic)

CSS gradient generator, Tailwind config snippet, JSON & PNG export

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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