Color Palette Extractor
Extract dominant colors from any image and get color palettes with HEX, RGB values.
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About Color Palette Extractor
How It Works
- Upload an image file (JPEG, PNG, WebP, etc.)
- Algorithm analyzes pixel colors and finds up to 10 dominants
- Colors are quantized and sorted by frequency
- Results show colors with their usage percentage
Common Use Cases
- Web design color scheme inspiration
- Brand color analysis from logos
- Art and photography color studies
- UI/UX design color palette creation
- Marketing material color coordination
Frequently Asked Questions
What image formats are supported for color extraction?
The Color Palette Extractor supports all common image formats including JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and BMP. The maximum file size limit is 10MB to ensure fast processing.
How does the color extraction algorithm work?
The tool analyzes every pixel in your image, quantizes similar colors together to reduce noise, and then ranks colors by their frequency of appearance. This ensures the most visually prominent colors are extracted.
How many colors does the tool extract?
The tool automatically extracts up to 10 dominant colors from your image. If your image has fewer distinct colors, it will extract as many as are available, ensuring you get the most comprehensive color palette possible.
What color formats does the tool provide?
Each extracted color is provided in both HEX format (e.g., #FF5733) and RGB format (e.g., rgb(255, 87, 51)). You can copy either format with a single click.
Does the tool work with transparent images?
Yes, the tool handles transparent images properly. Transparent pixels are automatically excluded from the color analysis, so only visible colors are extracted from your palette.
Is my uploaded image stored or shared anywhere?
No, all processing happens entirely in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to our servers or stored anywhere. The color extraction is performed locally for complete privacy.
What do the percentage values represent?
The percentage shows how much of the image is composed of each color. Higher percentages indicate more dominant colors that take up larger portions of the image.
Can I use extracted colors for web design?
Absolutely! The extracted colors are perfect for web design, UI/UX projects, branding, and any design work. The HEX codes can be used directly in CSS, and RGB values work across all design software.
How accurate is the color extraction?
The tool uses advanced color quantization algorithms to group similar colors and identify true dominant colors. The accuracy is very high for most images, though results may vary with very complex or noisy images.
What makes a good image for color extraction?
Images with clear, distinct color areas work best. Photos with good lighting, logos, artwork, and graphics typically yield excellent results. Very dark, very bright, or heavily filtered images may produce less varied palettes.
Can I extract colors from screenshots or logos?
Yes! The tool works excellently with screenshots, logos, brand images, and graphics. This makes it perfect for analyzing competitor colors, extracting brand palettes, or getting inspiration from existing designs.
How do I use the extracted colors in my design projects?
Simply click on any color to copy its HEX code, or use the RGB/HEX buttons to copy specific formats. You can then paste these directly into your design software, CSS files, or color palette tools.