How accurate is this image color picker?

The tool reads raw pixel data at full resolution. For single-pixel precision, use the arrow keys to move one pixel at a time (hold Shift for ten) and press Enter to pick.

What image formats work with the color picker?

Any format your browser can display: JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, AVIF, BMP, HEIC and SVG all work in this image color picker when your browser supports them.

Free · Browser-only · No upload

Image Color Picker HEX · RGB · HSL · CMYK

This free image color picker lets you upload or paste a picture, hover to zoom in, and click any pixel to copy exact color codes — processed entirely on your device.

Pixel-perfect samplingMagnifier previewNo server uploadPalette extraction

Image color picker — drop a photo below

Upload or paste your image

Drop a file here, choose an image, or paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V / Cmd+V

Tip: copy an image, then press Ctrl+V or Cmd+V anywhere on this page

Color code

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Upload an image, then click a pixel

Recent picks

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Free online image color picker for HEX, RGB, HSL and CMYK

An image color picker helps designers, developers, and marketers grab exact color values from any photo without installing desktop software. This free image color picker runs entirely in your browser: upload a screenshot, brand asset, or reference photo, then click any pixel to copy HEX, RGB, HSL, or CMYK codes instantly. Unlike server-based eyedroppers, your files never leave your device — ideal for confidential mockups, client deliverables, and quick mood-board sampling. Whether you need a logo blue from a website capture, a fabric tone from a product shot, or gradient stops from a UI screenshot, one image color picker session gives you pixel-perfect values plus an automatic six-color palette extracted from the same file.

How to use this image color picker

Load your image into the color picker

Drag and drop, browse your files, paste from the clipboard, or try the sample image in the tool above. The image color picker reads the file in memory — there is no cloud upload step. JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, AVIF, and HEIC are supported when your browser can decode them.

Hover and click to pick a color

Move your cursor over the photo to see a magnified pixel grid. Click the exact pixel you want and the image color picker locks HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values in the panel. Use arrow keys for one-pixel precision, then press Enter to confirm.

Copy the color code

Each format has a one-click copy button — paste into CSS, Figma, Canva, or print specs. Recent picks stay in the sidebar so you can compare swatches from the same image color picker session without re-clicking.

Why use this free image color picker?

Private color code finder

Your image stays on your device. This image color picker is safe for client screenshots, unreleased designs, and internal mockups where uploading to a third-party server is not an option.

Magnifier for fine edges

A zoom lens follows your cursor so you can hit antialiased text, 1px borders, and gradient stops. The image color picker samples from full-resolution pixel data, not a blurry scaled preview.

Every format at once

One click gives HEX, RGB, HSL and CMYK — each with a copy button for CSS, design tools, or print handoffs. No switching tabs or converting values manually after you pick a color from an image.

Instant palette from your photo

Six dominant swatches are extracted automatically when an image loads. Click any swatch to load it into the color panel and build a matching scheme faster than sampling one pixel at a time.

When to use an image color picker

Image color picker for web and UI design

Match a competitor's button blue from a screenshot, grab neutrals from a reference dashboard, or copy gradient stops for CSS variables. An image color picker saves time versus guessing hex values in a separate app.

Image color picker for brand and marketing

Extract exact logo colors from PDF exports, social posts, or event photography. Keep brand guidelines accurate when you rebuild assets or extend a palette for campaigns.

Image color picker for developers

Sample colors from mockups or production screenshots when implementing designs. Copy RGB or HEX directly into your stylesheet without opening a design file.

Image color picker for print and packaging

Get CMYK values alongside HEX and RGB when coordinating digital and print deliverables. Useful for matching a photo reference to ink specs or packaging proofs.

Tips for accurate image color picking

Use the magnifier on small details

Hover before you click when sampling thin lines, text anti-aliasing, or icon edges. The image color picker magnifier shows an 11×11 pixel grid so you choose the intended shade, not a neighboring pixel.

Pick the format your workflow needs

HEX and RGB suit web and app work; HSL helps when you want to tweak lightness in code; CMYK supports print conversations. Copy all four from one pick instead of converting elsewhere.

Start with the auto palette, then refine

Dominant swatches give a fast overview of the image. Click a swatch for a base tone, then use the eyedropper on nearby pixels to fine-tune accents in the same image color picker session.

Supported image formats for the color picker

JPEG / JPG — photos, social images, and compressed references work well in the image color picker.
PNG — lossless screenshots and UI captures; ideal when you need exact pixel values from sharp edges.
WebP & AVIF — modern web formats supported when your browser can decode them.
GIF, BMP, HEIC & SVG — load when supported; HEIC from iPhone works in most current browsers.

All decoding and sampling happen locally in your browser. For adjusting brightness after you pick colors, or building a full palette for social posts, see the related free image tools linked below.

Image color picker FAQ

How do I pick a color from an image?+

Open this image color picker, drop or paste an image, move your cursor over the photo to see a magnified pixel view, and click the exact pixel you want. HEX, RGB, HSL and CMYK values appear instantly in the color panel.

Are my images uploaded when I use this image color picker?+

No. Everything runs locally in your browser using the Canvas API. Your images never leave your device when you use this online image color picker.

Which color formats does the image color picker support?+

Every pick gives HEX (e.g. #E5A54B), RGB, HSL and CMYK — each with a one-click copy button. You can switch between formats without picking the pixel again.

Can I extract a color palette from a photo?+