Dominant Color Extractor
Extract an image's main colour palette automatically and copy the colours as HEX/RGB.
Palette — click a color to copy
Create a palette from a picture
Analyse which colours a photo, logo or illustration is made of. The Dominant Color Extractor groups the image's pixels to find the colours that take up the most space and characterise it best, and presents them as a palette.
Use cases
- Choosing website or presentation colours that match a photo
- Finding a background and accent colour for product images
- Extracting a brand palette from an inspiring image
- Keeping social media templates consistent
How it works
Analysis runs in your browser and the image is never uploaded. Pick 5 or 8 colours and copy each HEX or RGB code with one click.
How to use Dominant Color Extractor
- Upload the image to analyse.
- The dominant colours are calculated automatically.
- Review the palette and colour proportions.
- Copy the HEX or RGB code of any colour.
Why use this tool?
Get an image's natural palette in seconds instead of spending ages matching colours by hand.
FAQ
How many colours are extracted?
You can choose 5 or 8 colours, a typical palette size for design work.
Can I build on the palette elsewhere?
Yes. Enter a HEX code into the Color Palette Generator or Color Scale Generator to create matching shades.
Is a white background counted as a colour?
Yes, background colours that cover large areas can be part of the palette.
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